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Cumberland Schools adopt clear-bag procedure for athletic events; athletic-eligibility rules change follows NCHSAA guidance

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Student activities staff announced a districtwide clear-bag procedure for athletic events starting Aug. 22 to speed entry and enhance safety; athletics staff also described a state update on attendance-based eligibility that shifts calculations to instructional days and raises new recordkeeping needs for coaches and athletic directors.

Cumberland County Schools will implement a clear-bag policy for district athletic events and has updated athletic staff on a North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) change in attendance-based eligibility rules.

Student activities director Mister Barber told the budget and student activities committees the clear-bag procedure — limited clear bags no larger than 12" by 6" by 12", one small clear clutch (no larger than 4.5" by 6.5") and an allowed one-gallon clear zip-top bag for small items — is designed to…

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