Virginia Beach school board votes down making masks optional, for now
A proposal to make masks optional in the fall was rejected, at least until the school board can get more advice from school administration next month.
Author: Angelique Arintok
Updated: 12:47 AM EDT July 21, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Should students have to wear masks for the upcoming school year? That was the debate in Virginia Beach on Tuesday night, but the question will remain unanswered for the time being.
The city's school board rejected a proposal to make masks optional, at least until they can get more advice from school administration.