Polk County Public Schools drops all mask requirements for students, staff
New rules take effect Wednesday
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – School leaders in Polk County have voted to drop all masking requirements for students and staff in the district.
The school board made the decision Tuesday night in a unanimous vote, according to a news release. The new rules take effect Wednesday and state that face coverings are no longer required in Polk County Public Schools buildings, offices or buses, the district said.
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Face coverings and masks will be optional for students and staff for the upcoming school year, according to the release.