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In reply to the discussion: Gov. Youngkin signs 11 executive actions on first day in office, ending critical race theory in scho [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(57,315 posts)9. No Change to Current APS Mask Requirements - Masks Required Inside on School Grounds and on Buses
Hat tip, WTOP, 5:15 a.m. or so.
No Change to Current APS Mask Requirements Masks Required Inside on School Grounds and on Buses
Posted on January 15, 2022 at 5:22 pm.
Arlington Public Schools will continue to require all staff and students to wear masks inside on school grounds and on buses, as part of our layered approach to safety. Universal mask use has proven effective in keeping COVID-19 transmission rates low in our schools and ensuring schools remain safe and open.
Arlington Public Schools implemented our mask requirement this school year prior to Governor Northams K-12 mask mandate, and we will continue to make decisions that prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, following the guidance of local and national health professionals.Current law in Virginia, per SB1303, says: school divisions need to provide such in-person instruction in a manner in which it adheres, to the maximum extent practicable, to any currently applicable mitigation strategies for early childhood care and education programs and elementary and secondary schools to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 that have been provided by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The federal requirement from February 2, 2021, is still in place on all forms of public transportation. Anyone riding a school bus is therefore required to wear a mask when riding on our school buses to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Review current mask guidelines and other health and safety measures on our website.
Posted on January 15, 2022 at 5:22 pm.
Arlington Public Schools will continue to require all staff and students to wear masks inside on school grounds and on buses, as part of our layered approach to safety. Universal mask use has proven effective in keeping COVID-19 transmission rates low in our schools and ensuring schools remain safe and open.
Arlington Public Schools implemented our mask requirement this school year prior to Governor Northams K-12 mask mandate, and we will continue to make decisions that prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, following the guidance of local and national health professionals.Current law in Virginia, per SB1303, says: school divisions need to provide such in-person instruction in a manner in which it adheres, to the maximum extent practicable, to any currently applicable mitigation strategies for early childhood care and education programs and elementary and secondary schools to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 that have been provided by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The federal requirement from February 2, 2021, is still in place on all forms of public transportation. Anyone riding a school bus is therefore required to wear a mask when riding on our school buses to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Review current mask guidelines and other health and safety measures on our website.
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Gov. Youngkin signs 11 executive actions on first day in office, ending critical race theory in scho [View all]
Polybius
Jan 2022
OP
In the right-wing mind, "Critical Race Theory" is teaching anything that gives a hint that black
progree
Jan 2022
#3
New Va. Gov. Youngkin issues executive orders on COVID mandates, CRT and more
mahatmakanejeeves
Jan 2022
#5
This is a sad observation. Decades ago, when my right-wing relative was teaching
Baitball Blogger
Jan 2022
#6
Because censorship works so well! Reach those young minds with the internet!!
bucolic_frolic
Jan 2022
#8
No Change to Current APS Mask Requirements - Masks Required Inside on School Grounds and on Buses
mahatmakanejeeves
Jan 2022
#9
McCauliffe got the most votes of any Dem ever in VA. Yes, some mistakes, BUT remember that VA almost
LENNY0229
Jan 2022
#38
Seriously? Did you read my whole message? Please do that. Election dynamics are complex and to
LENNY0229
Jan 2022
#41
Yes, because Trump in a Sweater Vest will be so much better for the environment
maxrandb
Jan 2022
#50
after CRT, additional EOs were signed banning Bigfoot, unicorns and the toothy fairy
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Jan 2022
#27
Their never-ending lies, I'm so tired of Rethuglican's never-ending lies...
CaptainTruth
Jan 2022
#33
Youngkin defends his CRT ban by reciting the one and only MLK quote that Republicans are aware of
mahatmakanejeeves
Jan 2022
#34
"allowing parents to make decisions on whether their child wears a mask in school"
Hiawatha Pete
Jan 2022
#35
Black parents need to flood these tip lines with complaints about our history being silenced
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Jan 2022
#48