Beyond the backpacks and pencils, students are also dependent on technology in school. If your child is in need of a new laptop, it can be a pricey purchase.
Back to school in the virtual world is giving some parents real world problems, but options are available.
According to the National Retail Federation, 76% of shoppers expect to spend the same or more than originally budgeted.
Ophthalmologists say long periods of time spent in front of laptops or tablets can lead to tired, dry eyes, headaches, and blurry vision.
Instead of buying new clothes or supplies, parents are spending money on technology as most schools prepare to return to distance learning in the fall.
The electronic devices are being given to help Fresno Unified students continue their education from home as schools remain closed during the coronavirus crisis.