Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Aim to Put Masking Decision in Parental Hands

Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Aim to Put Masking Decision in Parental Hands
A social distancing reminder is posted on a hallway floor of Nebinger Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa., on March 19, 2021. Matt Rourke/AP Photo
Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
Reporter
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The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee Tuesday approved a plan that provides parental control over masking decisions in school. Senate Bill 846 next goes before the full Senate for consideration.

Republican senators Doug Mastriano and Judy Ward cosponsored the bill which would allow parents or legal guardians to opt their child out of wearing a face mask due to a rule that is imposed by the state secretary of health or the school board.

Beth Brelje
Beth Brelje
Reporter
Beth Brelje is a former reporter with The Epoch Times. Ms. Brelje previously worked in radio for 20 years and after moving to print, worked at Pocono Record and Reading Eagle.
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