Baton Rouge Diocese changes back-to-school policy amid pushback from community
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BATON ROUGE - The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge has changed course on mask requirements for students after sweeping backlash from parents.
Bishop Michael Duca released a statement Thursday, saying masks will be optional for students returning to school for the fall 2021 semester. There will no longer be a requirement to prove a child s vaccination status and temperature checks will not be implemented. My office has received and heard the concerns of parents - the first teachers of their children - and other concerned members of the community regarding the difficulties of creating a safe environment for children amid changing variables. As your bishop, I promise to re-evaluate these and any other guidelines as necessary for the duration of the health
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