Florida School District To Consider Mask Mandate

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on schools in Hillsborough County, Florida, where over 8,000 students and 300 staff are isolating or quarantining. It highlights Governor Ron DeSantis' order banning mask mandates in schools and the potential financial penalties for districts that defy this order. The State Board of Education is considering penalties for non-compliance. The transcript also touches on the legal implications and the debate over parental rights versus district mandates, contrasting with CDC guidance recommending masks for safety in schools.

How many students in Hillsborough County are currently isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19?

What recent action did Governor Ron DeSantis take regarding mask mandates in schools?

What penalties did the State Board of Education consider for districts that require masks?

What argument did officials make regarding the investigation of districts ignoring the law?

According to the latest CDC guidance, where is it best to use masks?