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In some big news this week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday, saying that public schools will no longer be able to mandate masks on campuses. So, starting June 5, counties, cities, public health authorities and government officials will now be barred from enforcing mask mandates.
The order did draw criticism from the Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas Faculty Association who both felt the continued use of face coverings is needed. Abbott instead cited “safe practices,” and vaccines among the reasons for saying masks are no longer necessary.
The Killeen Educators Association, which represents teachers and other employees in Killeen ISD, is celebrating the continued access to personal protective equipment, or PPE, when they return in the fall.
In September 2020, the Texas State Teachers Association filed a grievance on behalf of KEA against KISD. The grievance cited teachers and paraprofessional members have been forced to work in an unsafe environment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Though the district will not be allowed to require face masks going into the 2021-2022 school year and virtual learning will not be an option, teachers will have increased access to personal protective equipment, such as air filters or desk shields.
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Moving on one of his signature issues, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order prohibiting the state’s local governments, including school districts, from issuing mask mandates as a way