considering similar measures as well. now alexander field takes a closer look at how this changing rules could affect your family. >> reporter: some democratic governors making dramatic shifts as the country impatiently awaits an exit plan. >> the statewide school mask mandate will be lifted. >> reporter: new jersey's governor announcing the end of mask mandates in schools as of march 7th. >> and as of friday, lifting the mask mandate for schools at the end of march. while governors in connecticut and new york have signals they could soon ease restrictions. >> in a couple weeks, maybe removing the masks is the right thing to do. it allows to us people off one of the restrictions that has been so controversial. >> reporter: the steps even in the absence of clear federal guidance on how or when to do that. >> what i think governors are sensing is that we need to agree on seat of metrics. when we will roll back these mitigation steps and give people a light at the end of the