VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUE YOUNGKIN OVER ORDER GIVING PARENTS CHOICE ON COVID 19 MASKS…
Virginia school districts sue Youngkin over order giving parents choice on COVID 19 masks in class
Seven school districts in Virginia announced Monday morning that they are suing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin over his executive order requiring that parents have a choice to opt their children out of public school mask mandates. ‘This legal action centers on fundamental questions about the framework of public education in Virginia. as set out in the Virginia Constitution and by the General Assembly.’ the school boards said in a press release Monday. ‘Today’s action is not politically motivated.’ the school boards also said. ‘These seven school divisions would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the governor to ensure the safety and welfare of all students.’ YOUNGKIN NAMES CRT OPPONENT AS NEW CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER. CLEANS HOUSE AT DEPARTMENT The school boards behind the suit are in Alexandria City. Arlington County. Richmond. Fairfax County. Falls Church. Hampton City and Prince William County. They announced the suit the morning Youngkin’s order giving parents choice on face masks went into effect. The move amounts to the latest salvo in a simmering political battle over schools’ handling of the COVID 19 pandemic. Many parents. vocally supported by Republican politicians. have railed against school officials over the effects mask wearing and remote schooling had on their children – who are among the least at risk from the coronavirus. Teachers unions and school…
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