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Youngstown School District bans book bags at sporting events

No reason was given for the change in policy, but the media release said that the policy is until further notice.

Thursday, September 8th 2022, 5:13 PM EDT

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Thursday, September 8th 2022, 5:13 PM EDT

By Robert McFerren

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Youngstown City School District said it is banning book bags from students and guests attending school sporting events effective immediately.

No reason was given for the change in policy, but the media release which was sent out Thursday afternoon said that the policy is until further notice.

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