Published 08/03/2021 3:25:00 p.m.

Florida district drops mask mandate after DeSantis threatens funding cut

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The district's policy remains that masks will be optional for the upcoming school year. The petition cites the revised CDC guidelines concerning schools as well as the continued spread of COVID-19. Duval County Public Schools announced last week they would require teachers and staff only to wear masks for 30 days.

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Yahoo News

Broward school district backpedals on mask mandate after DeSantis says he’ll cut funds

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08/03/2021 12:04:14 a.m.·Los Angeles, United States

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Associated Press News

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08/03/2021 12:52:12 p.m.·United States

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CNN

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CBS Local

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08/03/2021 10:13:23 a.m.·United States

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Doctor weighs in on how safe it is to get kids back in school - Local News 8

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08/03/2021 12:49:25 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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