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State Again Telling School Superintendents Mask Mandate Must Be Enforced

Taylorville School Superintendent Doctor Chris Dougherty shared with Regional Radio News this morning, an e-mail she received Wednesday afternoon from Illinois State School Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala regarding the Governor’s executive order requiring masks be worn in all schools in the state.

 

Ayala’s e-mail said in part that while the state realizes they’ve put local school superintendents in a difficult position, the Governor’s executive order has the force of law, and noncompliance is not an option, adding they will not compromise the health and safety of students or staff.

 

Ayala’s e-mail again emphasized that local boards of education, schools, and school districts don’t have authority to deny the executive order requiring universal indoor masking in schools.  Ayala added that the Illinois State Board of Education will use its regulatory authority to ensure school districts protect students and staff.  The statement added if school districts fail to do so, they risk their State recognition.

 

Dr. Dougherty had previously shared this information with the Taylorville School Board and the public, during Monday night’s monthly meeting.

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