Alpine schools prepare for mask-optional classes
State officials push back on plans
Alpine Union School District
and last updated 2021-07-15 20:27:31-04
ALPINE, Calif. (KGTV) - State officials are pushing back against an East County school districtâs hopes to open the school year with mask-optional classrooms.
Recently, the state announced it will let local schools decide how to enforce a mask mandate for all students.
âOur interpretation is ⦠weâll be given the opportunity to decide if we require masks in the classroom,â said Alpine Union School District Rich Newman.
On Wednesday night, the Alpine Union School Board, which oversees the pre-K to 8th-grade district, met and voted.