because they are at a high transmission area for covid-19. that's the science. in response the governor signed an executive order threatening to cut state funding to schools that do that, that require masks. appears that threat worked. rosa flores joins us on the phone from everglades national park on the phone because the governor is set to speak any moment now. what is the district saying about this change? they followed the health guidance but they had school funding held over their heads. >> reporter: you're absolutely right. so many districts around this state are having those exact conversations. they are trying to figure out how to keep their students, their teachers safe. meanwhile, complying with this executive order but they really feel like they're hands are tied behind their back. jim, the governor is expected to have a press conference here at 9:30. normally we would be set up and i would have a live picture for