SC schools agency drops face mask policy, says governor incited 'hysteria' State Superintendent Molly Spearman has, effective immediately, rescinded the state face covering policy for all SC school districts. Author: WLTX Updated: 2:00 PM EDT May 12, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Education has rescinded the policy requiring masks in schools, saying it doesn't want to get into further debate with the governor but adding that he incited division over the policy in recent weeks. The department said Wednesday State Education Superintendent of Schools Molly Spearman is dropping the rule effective immediately. The move comes a day after McMaster issued an executive order ending face mask rules put out by cities and by school districts.