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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
  • https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1627930819/calvertnetk12mdus/z97bbrnntojwtgprnq7n/Reopening_Plan_August2021.pdf
  • https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/about-us/covid-19-information
• 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