Harders has been a teacher for 12 years, she said, and has held several positions in Montgomery County Public Schools, the state’s largest school system. She said she had medical-related accommodations last school year and taught virtually until spring, when in-person classes resumed. She said she was then given leeway about masking — wearing a face shield when she entered the building and simply keeping her distance from students in her very small class. Harders said she had not sought similar accommodations for this year and was unaware she needed to start the process over again. School begins Monday.

Source: Washington Post August 25, 2021 23:03 UTC