Chicago To Require Face Masks In Public Schools

The Chicago Public Schools will require all students, teachers, and staff to wear masks in classrooms, regardless of vaccination status. The district aims to maintain a 3-foot social distancing rule where possible and will organize meal times to ensure safety, with some students eating in classrooms and others in the cafeteria.

Who does the mask-wearing guidance apply to in the school environment?

What arrangements are being made for students during meal times?