School Districts in Maryland have required masks since in person learning has resumed. A judge in Anne Arundel County recently ruled that the mask mandate would be in effect until the end of January 2022. The basis of the court’s ruling was the most recent surge in COVID-19. Howard County schools have implemented masks mandates for the 2021-2022 school year. The Maryland school board found that Maryland public schools may drop masks mandates provided that the school vaccination rates are 80% and the school has 14 days straight of low or moderate COVID-19 cases. Masks mandates in schools across the country have been very contentious across the United States. Children who attend school in Maryland must follow whatever the mask mandate is for the specific school that they attend. If you need additional information regarding the Masks mandates in Maryland Here are some resources:
School Resources | Coronavirus – Maryland Department of Health
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages
Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools | CDC
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation | CDC
Although many believe that COVID-19 masks mandates will be required in the near future, it is always helpful to stay up to date on the latest developments with respect to mandates. If you are co-parenting in separate homes, it is always important to communicate concerns regarding the safety health and welfare of your child. Should you require legal advice relating to co-parenting conflicts, the Law Office of Lynndolyn Mitchell PC is exceptionally qualified to represent you.
