Northern Virginia School Districts Go To War With Youngkin Over Repeal Of Mask MandatesChrissy Clark
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January 17, 2022 3:10 PM ET
Three school districts in Virginia plan to defy newly-inaugurated Glenn Youngkin’s repeal of in-school mask mandates, according to announcements from Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria City Public Schools.
Arlington Public Schools (APS) announced Jan. 15, the same day as Youngkin’s inauguration, that the district would defy the Governor’s executive order that repealed in-school mask mandates. APS claims that universal masking reduces the transmission rate of COVID-19, though the district could not point to a specific study that confirms their claims.
“Arlington Public Schools will continue to require all staff and students to wear masks inside on school grounds and on buses, as part of our layered approach to safety,” the district said. “Universal mask use has proven effective in keeping COVID-19 transmission rates low in our schools and ensuring schools remain safe and open.”
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