A spokesperson for Mayor Quinton Lucas’ office told KCUR that the ruling does not affect Kansas City. The city’s current school mask mandate was issued by the city council, which, unlike local health departments, consist of elected officials.
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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt instructed school districts and local public health departments to immediately stop enforcing health orders a judge ruled unconstitutional last month, and warned Tuesday they may face legal action if they fail to do so.