Schools react to Gov. Ducey's decision to rescind school mask mandate requirements Published Face mask with Arizona flag (file) PHOENIX - Officials with a number of charter schools and school districts in Arizona are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision on April 19 to rescind an order that requires schools in Arizona to implement a mask mandate for its students and staff members. Advertisement "Nearly 2 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with many teachers and school faculty now fully vaccinated after being some of the first in line for vaccine prioritization," the Governor wrote. "Teachers, families, and students have acted responsibly to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect one another, and our school leaders are ready to decide if masks should be required on their campuses."