Clear-Bag Policy Adopted At Sarasota County Schools Athletic Events

SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — With the 2022-23 school year starting, Sarasota County Schools has introduced its clear-bag policy for after-school athletic events.

Only approved bags are allowed, including:

• clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that don’t exceed 12” by 12” by 6”
• one-gallon clear plastic bags, similar to Ziploc bags
• a purse or a small clutch bag about the same size as a hand

Bags that aren’t allowed include:

• backpacks
• binoculars
• camera cases
• drawstring bags
• fanny packs
• mesh bags, oversized tote bags
• tinted, colored or pattern plastic bags

Prohibited items include:

• alcohol and illegal drugs
• animals (other than service animals)
• balls, frisbees, whole fruit or other potential projectiles
• bicycles, skates, scooters or skateboards
• cans, glass, hydration packs, thermos bottles, metal bottles more than 20 ounces, open containers
• horns and artificial noisemakers
• laser pointers
• open umbrellas
• poles, sticks, monopods and tripods
• remote-controlled devices, including cars and drones
• strollers or portable chairs
• tobacco products
• weapons, replica weapons and fireworks