May 11, 2021
(Lexington County, SC) Wearing face masks will be optional at Lexington Richland District Five.
The school board voted last night after previously being advised against making masks optional by their attorney.
But dozens of people on both sides of the issue made their voices heard outside of the meeting.
The board will allow face coverings to be optional but still encourages their use.
ABC Columbia
Dozens came to Monday nights meeting to speak for and against continued mask wearing
May 11, 2021 12:17 AM EDT
Lexington,SC (WOLO) Emotions rang high in and outside of the Lexington Richland meeting Monday night.
Dozens of parents, teachers and students stood up for and against having to wear a mask option in school.
Despite protests and various opinions on the mandate, the board ultimately voted in favor of allowing facial coverings to be optional, but strongly encourage their continued use. This measure goes into effect immediately.
ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin reports.
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