Harrisburg schools to require masks

Monday, August 16, 2021

Until further notice, regardless of vaccination status, students are required to wear a mask or face covering (a) while attending school or a school function in any school building, facility or other area of a school campus, and (b) when riding in school-provided transportation. All masks and face coverings must cover the nose and mouth of the student. This applies to students waiting outside school buildings before and after school, and to students on buses. Students shall wear masks and face coverings at all times except for the following: Students may remove masks and face coverings for eating or drinking; Students may remove masks and face coverings when appropriate social distancing measures are in place as determined by a School District staff member; Students may be exempted from this Emergency Plan by the school administration due to a documented medical condition of the student; Students may remove masks and face coverings on a case-by-case basis for specific instructional needs, including recess, physical education, and athletic activities, as determined by a District staff member, in which case the staff member will require appropriate social distancing measures to the extent possible; or Students may be exempted from this Emergency Plan due to special behavioral or individualized needs as determined by the Director of Special Services or the administration. Students who fail to wear PPE when necessary at school or at a school function under this Exposure Control Plan shall be subject to enforcement consistent with District Policy.

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