Worcester Co. Schools release statement on Md. emergency masking regulation

WORCESTER CO., Md. – The Worcester County Board of Education has issued a statement in response to the State Board of Education’s approval of an emergency regulation providing off-ramps from face covering requirements in schools.

“The Worcester County Board of Education and leadership team are reviewing the proposed emergency regulation to determine any next steps forward. At this time, Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) does not meet any of the criteria to qualify for the “off-ramps” from the face covering requirements in school facilities. However, officials will continue to closely monitor the data points set forth in the proposed regulation and will develop a strategy to address the off-ramps in the event that WCPS nears eligibility.”

On Tuesday, the Maryland State Board of Education met to discuss the emergency masking regulation and replacing the current one that is scheduled to end in February. More on that can be found here.