today. it s parents that should decide the health measures taken for their children. reporter: and many parents agree. this morning, a group of them in stafford county arrived at their children s elementary school with the intent to send them in without masks despite the district s policy. six families were turned away and offered virtual lessons instead. there is no doubt that masks have played a role in our children s lack of education and those masks are directly impacting their ability to learn. reporter: but seven county school boards have filed a lawsuit against governor youngkin seeking to block the executive order. the lawsuit represents more than 350,000 students across virginia, arguing that the state constitution gives local school boards the authority to enact policies that protect the health and well being of students and staff. it also cites a state law requiring school systems to follow c.d.c. health guideliness