Hernando County Schools will end mask requirement on June 18 The school district joins several others in Florida that have made the decision to forego masks next school year. Author: 10 Tampa Bay Updated: 5:51 PM EDT May 25, 2021 HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — Face covering requirements for students, staff and visitors at Hernando County Schools will come to an end on June 18. According to the school district, Superintendent John Stratton made the recommendation to the school board to have the mask mandate come to an end on the last day of the 2020-2021 school year, which members supported. The school district adds that masks will be voluntary at 2021 graduations, summer school programs and school-hosted summer camps and activities.