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As an update to “Mask Mandates in Maryland Schools: What we know up to this point“ where I have provided updates on August 2nd, 5th, 8th and 11th…so now that it is the 14th I thought this would be a good time to provide additional information about other school systems in Maryland (keeping with my every 3 days update model).
I wrote earlier this week “Carroll County Board of Education keeps masks optional for the start of the 2021-2022 school year for CCPS“
Also noted this week was Harford County schools would require masks:
Kent County schools will also require masks this school year:
A few other jurisdictions I have seen updates about:
- Caroline County Schools “At this time, wearing a mask on school property will remain the personal choice of students and staff.” (Read More)
- In Dorchester County “Unvaccinated students and staff to wear masks in all facilities” (Read More)
Here is my updated list of school systems that have I have seen updates on relating to masks:
Requiring masks for students and staff:
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore County
- Baltimore City
- Calvert County
- Charles County
- Frederick County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Kent County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George’s County
Requiring masks for unvaccinated students and staff
- Dorchester County
Encouraging the use of face masks by students and staff who are not vaccinated or no mask mandate:
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Queen Anne’s County
- Washington County
Sources:
- Scott E’s Blog: Howard County Public School System will require masks in school buildings for all students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status
- WBAL: Face masks to be required in some Maryland schools in fall
- Fox 5 DC: School Mask Mandates: What you need to know in DC, Maryland and Virginia
- AACPS: https://www.aacps.org/2122update
- Herald-Mail Media reported: Washington County Public Schools to return Aug. 30 to full capacity without mask mandate
- Calvert County Public Schools
- Additional sources noted above in the article
I will continue to watch out for further announcements or updates from other jurisdictions in Maryland (especially central Maryland).
Scott E
Queen Anne’s County implemented masks for all Students and Staff on Monday August 16, 2021.
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Thanks. I noted that in my latest update this morning.
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