Austin, Dallas, Houston schools will ignore Abbott's mask mandate ban

[dalton99a]

https://www.kxan.com/news/education/set-for-school/austin-isd-board-set-to-discuss-covid-19-safety-protocols-before-students-head-back-to-class/

Austin ISD to require masks on campuses and district offices starting Wednesday
by: Avery Travis
Posted: Aug 9, 2021 / 07:14 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 9, 2021 / 11:21 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Independent School District will require masks at all of its campuses and district offices, starting Wednesday, AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde announced at a special-called board meeting Monday.

The meeting was called just a day after the Houston Independent School District superintendent proposed a mask mandate for all students and staff in their district — despite an executive order issued by Governor Greg Abbott which explicitly prohibits school districts and other government entities from requiring masks.

The Dallas Independent School District followed, announcing a mask mandate on their campuses in a news conference on Monday.

“Governor Abbott’s order does not limit the district’s rights as an employer and educational institution to establish reasonable and necessary safety rules for its staff and students,” a DISD district statement read.

[NJCher]

1. Defy the ignorant

The spokesperson gave him an out so he could save face.

[PortTack]

2. This is good..he isn't the boogie man self proclaimed dictators need to be

[Lucinda]

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