The district began requiring clear backpacks at middle school and high school campuses in 2018. Credit: 12 News Published: 9:58 AM CDT April 30, 2021 Updated: 9:59 AM CDT April 30, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — The Northeast Independent School District posted on Facebook that they will no longer require clear backpacks for students at their middle school and high school campuses. However, the district says the clear bag policy for events will remain. The video and written post by NEISD Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika explains the reason behind the change, stating that the policy started as an overall safety strategy. But, the clear backpacks have not been "as durable as anticipated."