Acadiana school systems respond to new CDC mask guidance
and last updated 2021-07-09 20:05:24-04
On Friday, July 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines that would allow vaccinated teachers and students to go mask-free while inside school buildings.
The guidance also recommends that those who are not vaccinated continue to wear face coverings, especially indoors and in crowded settings, when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
We wanted to know what you can expect from the school systems across Acadiana.
In Lafayette Parish, a spokesperson says the system is still working on school reopening guidelines.
In St. Martin and Iberia Parish, they will follow the guidelines that unvaccinated people should wear masks.