“I think it’s not fair that my school is mask-optional, but then my DC friends have to have masks on. I don’t think it’s fair.”
-Derek, 3rd grader @ Little Flower School in Bethesda, MD
This is on your watch @MayorBowser. Kids and parents won’t forget.
@WashArchbishop@ADWSupt
DC has lifted its school mask mandate, though in such a way that it automatically snaps back when CDC's arbitrary "high" threshold is reached.
https://t.co/jujiv68rLO
Breaking News:
Catholic School parents represented by ADF have sued Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Health. The mask mandate in their religious schools is irrational and unconstitutional.
BREAKING: We have filed lawsuit on behalf of 2 families of religious schools challenging DC's child-masking mandate.
Lifting the mandate for virtually all activities except for school children is arbitrary, hypocritical, and unconstitutional. https://t.co/8TxEmzgTd4
Some jurisdictions are going masks off with community transmission on the decline. Some are being more cautious.
But right now there are no immediate changes coming to the mask mandates in D.C. Public Schools. https://t.co/6zuyW6MUj7
DC Mayor Bowser has lifted mandates for businesses and entertainment venues, but she is still usurping her powers to require masks for students, teachers, and staff of private religious schools.
We've notified the DC gov't that they are in violation of the Constitution.
Another one in our area joins the better late than never crowd.
If not now, then when? Are DC kids going to be forced to mask in school as long as you’re in office @MayorBowser@MurielBowser?
🚨FCPS acknowledges revised CDC guidelines; kids AND STAFF can unmask Tuesday. It is unclear what preparation is necessary and why this isn't immediately effective. FCPS is ignoring its own "roll back" to just hold on one more day to the theatrics. https://t.co/jzzqUo2PW4
Our top priority has always been keeping kids in school and making sure our classrooms are safe.
Now, with COVID cases declining by 98% since the Omicron peak and updated @CDCgov guidance in place, we will lift the statewide school mask requirement this coming Wednesday.
Vea aquí la última actualización con respecto al uso de mascarillas en las Escuelas Católicas a partir del día lunes 21 de febrero, 2022: https://t.co/N00xZxNW8Q
Is my child ready for preschool? How do I find the right preschool for my child? Will my child be safe? If you are asking yourself any of these questions, read our latest blog post from Roshon Casey, Director of Early Childhood Programs: https://t.co/3UUinlMwiu
BREAKING:
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announces face masks will *no longer be required* in most settings, including schools, beginning MARCH 21ST.
Vaccine Verification for large events no longer required as of MARCH 1ST.
@KING5Seattle
Beginning Monday, February 21, the wearing of masks in @WashArchdiocese Maryland schools will be optional.
Please read my latest letter to parents and guardians on the masking policy in @ADWCathSchools:
https://t.co/XT7cf09r6R
Lucky for the classmates, teachers, and administrators who get to see those all day, every day starting Monday. They’ll all realize what they’ve been missing.