Back-To-School Policies Vary On New CDC Guidance

The video discusses the varying mask policies across states and districts as COVID-19 cases rise. The CDC has reversed its guidance, now recommending masks in schools. States like Alabama leave decisions to districts, while Georgia mandates masks. Some governors oppose mandates, leaving choices to families. Legal actions are underway in California and Missouri against mask mandates. The CDC continues to recommend vaccines for those 12 and older.

What factors contribute to the variation in masking policies across the United States?

How does the CDC's guidance on masking in schools reflect the current state of COVID-19 cases?

In what ways do the experiences from the previous school year inform current policies on in-person schooling and masking?

What are the implications of leaving masking decisions up to individual school districts?

What arguments are being made by parents regarding mask mandates in schools?