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.

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