The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools, but Arizona schools are barred from mask requirements AAP recommended masks for everyone two and up on school campuses, regardless of whether they're vaccinated or not. Author: Colleen Sikora Updated: 5:43 PM MST July 19, 2021 On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said they’re now recommending everyone in school 2-years-old and above should be wearing a mask regardless of vaccination status. But, that recommendation isn’t enforceable in Arizona schools because Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that says school districts cannot enforce mask mandates. Arizona school districts are also prohibited from requiring students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to participate in in-person learning.