Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeff Riley has extended the mask mandate for all public K-12 students, educators, and staff through at least Nov. 1, according to a press release issued Monday. Middle and high schools with 80% of their students and staff vaccinated will have the option to lift the mandate by submitting an attestation form to the department on Oct. 15. Schools that have already collected proof of vaccination and meet the 80% threshold can submit the attestation form before Oct. 15 for consideration. Once a school completes the verification process, vaccinated students and staff will no longer have to wear masks. The mandate includes exceptions for students who cannot wear a mask due to medical conditions or behavioral needs.

Source: MetroXpress September 27, 2021 21:26 UTC