With the return of in person students and the resurgence of COVID-19 Delta variant, masking mandates for many schools is the new reality. A recent decision in the 6th Circuit held that mask mandates do not violate Free Exercise or Equal Protection clauses. (Resurrection Sch. et al. v. Hertel et al.) Whenever a mandate is present, exceptions are an inevitable concomitant. We are accustomed to two … [Read more...] about Does Religious Exemption Hold Same Legal Weight As Medical Exemption Against School Mandates?
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COVID Prevention Strategies Remain Critical to Protect School Communities This Fall
On July 16, 2021, PDE advised school entities to follow current CDC guidance. The PDE and DOH did NOT release separate state guidance or recommendations for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Therefore, the most updated guidance is found in Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools on the CDC website. Below are some important pieces for school leaders to note. Where We Were You may … [Read more...] about COVID Prevention Strategies Remain Critical to Protect School Communities This Fall
Masks, Vaccines, Safety Plans…. School Strategies for Back to School Hinge on CDC Guidance
As parents and School Districts prepare for the return of in-person instruction this fall, the question remains… can and should School Districts enforce mask mandates for students and staff? For now, the answer is unclear, and School District responses are divided. In May, the CDC issued guidance with regard to the mask mandate and those individuals who are fully vaccinated. Shortly thereafter, … [Read more...] about Masks, Vaccines, Safety Plans…. School Strategies for Back to School Hinge on CDC Guidance