Face masks in school rule must have an end date says parent group When will school pupils be able to attend class without face masks? For the latest news and developments affecting children, parents and teachers across Tayside and Fife, sign up for our weekly Schools and Family newsletter. Thank you for signing up to our Schools and Family newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up An end date for face masks in schools has been demanded by a parents group. All secondary school pupils have been required to wear face coverings in class and around school buildings since they returned after the Easter holidays, unless they are exempt.