Florida Education Commissioner asks districts to make face masks voluntary next school year
Richard Corcoran said face masks inhibit peer-to-peer learning
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The request amid the coronavirus pandemic was sent in a memo to each superintendent in the state.
“The data shows us that districts’ face covering policies do not impact the spread of the virus,” Corcoran wrote.
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Corcoran said face masks are a personal decision.
“Broad sweeping mandatory face covering policies serve no remaining good at this point in our schools,” Corcoran said.
He said the mandatory policies inhibit peer-to-peer learning in the classroom.
The commissioner expects more students to participate in face-to-face learning next year.
Coronavirus vaccinations are set to expand in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis says some teachers and law enforcement are next in line to get the COVID vaccine.