Some Arizona schools will still require masks despite Gov. Ducey s decision to rescind school mask mandate
By Kenneth Wong
Face mask with Arizona flag (file)
PHOENIX - Officials with some school districts in Arizona say they will continue to implement mask use requirements, despite Governor Doug Ducey s decision on April 19 to rescind an order that requires schools in Arizona to do so.
Advertisement Nearly 2 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with many teachers and school faculty now fully vaccinated after being some of the first in line for vaccine prioritization, the Governor wrote. Teachers, families, and students have acted responsibly to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect one another, and our school leaders are ready to decide if masks should be required on their campuses.
LIST: Arizona school districts keeping, removing their mask mandate in response to Ducey
Governor Doug Ducey announced Monday that he has rescinded orders that require face masks for K-12 schools in Arizona.
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Gov. Ducey said the decision was made on updated guidance from the CDC, and the increasing number of people whoâve received the COVID-19 vaccine.
MASK POLICY UPDATES: Here is a list of districts/charters our team has connected with so far tonight to get their stance on face coverings after todayâs announcement.
Read full statements from some Valley school districts below.
From USA TODAY Network and wire reports
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