Iowa educators scramble to keep kids safe with mask mandate ban in place
Iowa educators scramble to keep kids safe with mask mandate ban in place
and last updated 2021-08-03 23:14:24-04
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) â Iowa educators are hammering out plans to keep kids and staff safe but requiring masks isn t an option. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill banning mask requirements in schools and cities.
With superintendents and school leaders not able to enforce face mask mandates, Pottawattamie County Public Health s Matt Wyant said this year will be an adjustment. It makes it tough, in any situation, to have key tools taken away from you, Wyant said.
Iowa school choice legislation making its way through House Iowa school choice legislation making its way through House
and last updated 2021-03-01 19:39:02-05
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. (KMTV) - Legislation in Iowa is sparking controversy since it advocates for school choice, providing grants to students in 35 underperforming public schools to go to private schools with a $3 million price tag. It passed the Senate and is making its way through the House.
Lewis Central Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Knost is outspoken about his outrage, calling the legislation frustrating. To him, the bill is not about choice, it opens the door to get public funds to pay for private education. He warns Iowa is on a slippery slope.