"Even if they don't get sick, they're carriers." Posted at 5:42 PM, Jun 29, 2021 and last updated 2021-06-30 12:55:23-04 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â Almost every school district plans to fully reopen for in-person instruction this fall according to data released by the governor's office. But if you're a parent or guardian of a student, you might be wondering: does my kid still need to wear a mask? Back to school means back to keeping up with the ever-changing guidelines from health officials for masks and vaccines as the pandemic continues. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) says there is no mandatory vaccination requirement from either the state or federal government.