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The department of education says it will pay the salaries of florida school board members if the state makes good on its promise to defund districts that defy the governors order. which brings us to a woman named judy hayes, one of the dozen parents suing floridas governor, saying their children with disabilities need a mask mandate to stay safe in school. hayes lives in orange county and her 10-year-old son, will, has down syndrome, as well as other underlying health conditions. judy hayes join...

President say that were heroes, i cant even put into words how much i appreciate hearing that from our leaders, knowing that hes on our side, his wife is an educator. i feel like they get us and theyre in this fight with us. and im hopeful well get somewhere. >> matthew, how soon could this lawsuit change the situation in florida schools? >> well, currently were waiting on the governor to give a response, and the governors response is due on the 24th. but were also reaching out to the department...

But it isnt safe to send him. so unfortunately, every day i take jack to school, i come home, will says wheres jack? and i say, jacks in school. and he doesnt get to go to school, and its really sad. we hope itll be safe for him to go back soon. >> can you help others understand why remote learning isnt sustainable for will? >> for kids like will, a lot of times theyll have a paraprofessional in the classroom with him, just to sit and help him find the right workbook page, make sure hes staying ...

With disabilities need a mask mandate to stay safe in school. she lives in orange county and her 10-year-old son, will, has down syndrome as well as underlying health conditions. judy hayes joins me along with her attorney, matthew daetz. how is your kids first week of school? >> thank you very much, alicia. so my 13-year-old had a great first week. hes in eighth grade and shes super excited to be back and to see his friends and just to get back into the classroom. hes taking fun classes, so hes...

>> right matthew, how soon could this lawsuit change the situation in florida schools? >> well, currently were waiting on the governor to give a response, and the governors response is due on the 24th. but were also reaching out to the department of education and the department of justice. they are the enforcing authorities when it comes to a law like the a.d.a. and section 504, and they have the obligation not only to and in compensate superintendents for doing the right thing, but also saying ...