Kentucky school district bans popular everyday item over fears they could be used as a ‘weapon’
A school district in Kentucky has banned metal water bottles during school hours due to safety concerns. The decision was made after an increasing number of students used the bottles as weapons, resulting in serious injuries. The ban will be strictly enforced after a grace period, but does not apply to after-school activities.
- ▪The ban on metal water bottles was announced just days before classes are set to begin on August 6.
- ▪The decision was made due to an increasing number of students using metal water bottles as weapons, resulting in concussions and hospital visits.
- ▪The school district will allow only plastic water bottles during school hours, but metal water bottles can still be used during after-school activities.
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US News Kentucky school district bans popular everyday item over fears they could be used as a ‘weapon’ By Ella Morrison Published Aug. 1, 2026, 10:43 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A school district in Kentucky is putting an end to the “emotional support waterbottle” trend — angering parents and students alike just a week before classes are set to resume.
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