Bill to end Virginia school mask mandates heads to governor’s desk

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is expected to sign the legislation.

Although the legislation would not prevent schools from creating mask policies, it would prohibit schools from imposing mandates on students whose parents choose to opt them out of the mask rules. Any parent would be allowed to opt their children out of the rules and would not need to provide any explanation. The schools would be prohibited from using disciplinary or academic punishments as a means to force them into compliance with masking rules.

[justthenews.com]