Gwinnett County Public Schools announced Wednesday that it will no longer require masks on its campuses and facilities.
The district said masks are now “strongly recommended” but not required, citing the governor’s executive order on masks in schools as the reason behind the update to its mask policy. The district also said the decision takes into account current conditions, including the fact that COVID-19 rates are down in Gwinnett County and the availability of vaccines to Georgians age 12 and older.
“The district is mindful that while masks will not be required there will be individuals who will continue to wear masks for a number of reasons (e.g. underlying health conditions, not eligible or unable to be vaccinated, personal choice, etc.),” the district said on its Facebook page.
Schools will continue to plan for “appropriate masks breaks” for people who choose to continue to wear masks, the district said.
“District leaders will continue to monitor for new guidance from health partners and the state, using it to inform decision-making about mitigation strategies that might be needed for the 2021-22 school year,” they continued.
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