School mask ruling roils Illinois districts for a second day, prompting more protests as state’s appeal remains pending

Laura Baker joins a group of parents with students attending Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview protest the Archdiocese of Chicago's decision to continue the state's COVID-19 mask mandate and other virus mitigation measures outside of Our Lady of Perpetual Help school in Glenview on Feb.. 8, 2022. The parents are asking officials to consider an"off-ramp" for masking in schools, and urging them to adopt"mask optional" policies.

“Unfortunately for parents and children, CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union feel like they’re above the law, but they’re not, and they’re going to quickly find that out, because we’re coming for them,” said Hehir, a Chicago firefighter. “It really broke my heart, and from a policy level, it’s not developmentally appropriate for little kids to be having to make these decisions,” said Limjuco, who was among the contingent of parents who gathered outside District 200 headquarters this week to demand a return to the COVID-19 school protocol recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“He’s been so good for our school, because the kids don’t want to disappoint him,” Gertonson said. “He respects them, and they respect him.”A spokeswoman from the Archdiocese of Chicago declined to comment on Mathius, who could not immediately be reached. Magnifying the tumult and uncertainty is an anticipated ruling on an appeal to Grischow’s decision from the Illinois attorney general’s office, which could lead to the reinstatement of the governor’s executive orders on masking and quarantining for schools.

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Reversal of state mask mandate creates 'tremendous amount of confusion' at Illinois schoolsThere was confusion over masks in schools across Illinois Monday after a downstate judge ruled that state mask mandates do not have to be enforced at certain school districts. There are is no confusion! The mask mandate is illegal! Both sides are taking this way to serious. It’s clear these people have had no struggles in their lives
Source: fox32news - 🏆 547. / 51 Read more »

Ruling on Illinois school mask mandate throws districts into chaosThe confusion over masking in schools Monday heightened tensions in the classroom: Police were called to Fremd High School after a dispute erupted between students over masking. Finally I find something in to be proud of at Fremd, a 'highly-rated' educational prison camp. The whole country is opening up except here because of Governor Trust-Fund. 700 parents and 1 downstate judge apparently have the power to dictate school pandemic mitigations for the entire state, except Chicago. What’s wrong with this picture? Legislation is needed!
Source: chicagotribune - 🏆 8. / 91 Read more »

School districts in Chicago’s south suburbs take differing approaches to temporary suspension of mask mandateAs a court ruling put a mask mandate in limbo in many school districts, some south and southwest suburban districts were taking varied approaches to the temporary restraining order. From the Daily Southtown.
Source: chicagotribune - 🏆 8. / 91 Read more »

Masks in Illinois schools: Some districts make it optional, while others still require they be wornPassionate debate over masking in schools brought a school board meeting to a halt Monday night. Dr. Mike is full of it about the mask, I bet him and his children have mask on. He’s part of the problem not the solution And the analogy of you driving to work is so wack !
Source: fox32news - 🏆 547. / 51 Read more »