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Masked students are seen at Union County s Wesley Chapel Elementary School in August 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Union County school board voted unanimously Tuesday to make face coverings optional for students and employees, effective Aug. 1.
The vote came after months of hearing public comments contending that it should be up to parents to decide whether their children wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Speakers said they believe the masks are not effective and may be harmful.
However, some speakers have also urged the district to follow science and keep a mask mandate as long as it’s recommended by health officials.
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The UCPS Board of Education met virtually on Monday, March 15 to discuss the district s plans for increasing in-person learning. Author: Emma Korynta Updated: 12:35 AM EDT March 16, 2021
UNION COUNTY, N.C. Starting Monday, April 12, all levels of Union County Public Schools students will switch to in-person learning all five days of the school week.
The UCPS Board of Education met virtually on Monday, March 15 to discuss the district s plans for increasing in-person learning. At the meeting, Superintendent Andrew Houlihan recommended schools recommended that 6th through 12th graders move to Plan A on April 12.