by Megan Wehring
To mask or not to mask is a burning question circulating in the education community following Governor Greg Abbott’s removal of the mandate effective on March 10. The answer for many school districts in Hays County is masks will still be required unless the school board votes otherwise.
Hays, Dripping Springs and Wimberley school districts will continue following the Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines. The districts will maintain the current safety protocols in place, which include wearing face masks.
Students and staff 10 years and older will be required to wear a face mask unless they have a medical condition that prevents them from doing so, while engaging in physical outdoor activity and while consuming food or drink. The full guidelines can be viewed online at the TEA website.
