Bill to end Virginia school mask mandates heads to governor’s deskJust the News, Feb 15, 2022
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Youngkin is expected to sign the legislation.
Although the legislation would not prevent schools from creating mask policies, it would prohibit schools from imposing mandates on students whose parents choose to opt them out of the mask rules. Any parent would be allowed to opt their children out of the rules and would not need to provide any explanation. The schools would be prohibited from using disciplinary or academic punishments as a means to force them into compliance with masking rules.
“What our children have had to endure over the last two years will impact them for years to come,” House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, said in a statement. “It’s time we end the insanity and let our kids be kids again. Virginia is behind the curve for states ending masking mandates and I’m proud of the legislature for getting this done quickly. Our kids can’t wait.”
The legislation also requires schools to be open for in-person education five days per week, which prevents pandemic-related school closures.
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