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Texas Education Agency says school boards can determine their own mask policies
Re Chelle Turner, KPRC
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HOUSTON – When it comes to masks and children in school, the Texas Education Agency said the mask policy will be left up to each district’s school board.
After the announcement, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tweeted, “I support HISD and every district in Harris County that is continuing COVID-19 protocols in light of the state decision to rescind all restrictions. We ask that other school districts do the same. We must do our part to protect teachers, children and our community.”
The TEA’S announcement comes 24 hours after Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask mandate and open Texas 100%.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Some teachers in southeast Texas want priority to get the COVID-19 vaccine after health care workers and vulnerable populations.
Candis Houston with the Aldine American Federation of Teachers said with class sizes growing, many educators and support staff report wanting access to the vaccine. I think it s very important that we don t just speak about teachers, that we speak about school employees because our organization represents teachers, bus drivers, and clerical, explained Houston. All school employees are front line workers and they should be prioritized when it comes to the vaccine.
Meanwhile, Andrew Dewey with the Houston Federation of Teachers said access to vaccines for school staff is important for public education and the economy.