Children in many schools in New York were allowed to leave their masks at home Wednesday, but as McLoganTV reports, some kids still chose to wear them.
decided to lift the mandate after COVID numbers dropped significantly. Over the weekend, she said she's leaving it up to local municipalities to decide whether or not to keep their mask policies.Bruce BlakemanBlakeman had been vocal about making masks optional in school buildings. He said although he's satisfied with the change, the governor's decision is too little too late.
"We can be happy today that there are so many smiling faces, that all of the kids are very excited that they don't have to wear their masks and they're not going to get yelled at for not wearing their masks," he said.Westbrook did not meet any students who chose to mask up Wednesday, but officials say they may still be worn and warn against bullying.
"Listening and making sure we are hearing the different perspectives of the members of our community," Garden City Middle School Principal Matthew Samuelson said. In New York City, the move is expected to come Monday, and private and parochial schools will have the option to decide for themselves how to move forward.
has said his office will look at COVID rates at the end of the week and make a final decision by Friday.
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