The item banned in almost every case - 'students used it as a weapon'

The Hardin County school district in Kentucky is banning metal and glass water bottles during school hours after students used them as weapons, causing injuries including concussions. The ban will affect about 15,000 students and includes popular brands like Stanley, Owala, and Brumate. Only plastic bottles with plastic lids will be allowed. District spokesperson John Wright said the best way to reduce the phenomenon is to not allow the bottles into schools. The ban applies only during school hours; metal bottles will be allowed in afternoon activities.

The Hardin County school district in Kentucky announced a ban on metal and glass water bottles during school hours, starting next school year. The decision came after several incidents where students used bottles to attack other students, some resulting in injuries, including concussions, and some students required hospital treatment. The ban will affect nearly 15,000 students and includes popular brands like Stanley, Owala, and Brumate. From now on, only plastic bottles with plastic lids will be allowed during the school day. District spokesperson John Wright explained, 'We noticed more and more students choosing to use them as weapons against other students,' and emphasized that 'the best way to reduce or stop the phenomenon is simply not to allow the bottles into schools.' The ban applies only during school hours; in afternoon activities, including clubs and sports practices, students will be allowed to continue using metal bottles. The district added that there will be a transition period at the beginning of the year before the policy is fully enforced.

The item banned in almost every case - 'students used it as a weapon'