Mask mandate lifted for schools, some districts keep rule for now
After State Superintendent Molly Spearman rescinded face mask requirements in schools, some of the area s largest districts are hanging on. Author: Alicia Neaves Updated: 12:50 AM EDT May 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Students wearing a mask in public schools is a decision left up to parents. Governor McMaster made the announcement in his new executive order Tuesday.
State Superintendent Molly Spearman reluctantly followed suit Wednesday, announcing that the Department of Education is lifting mask requirements in schools.
However, administrators in some of the area s largest school districts say they will continue to require masks.