Florida judge says schools can continue to impose mask mandates

Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. >> A Florida judge ruled today that the state cannot enforce a ban on public schools mandating the use of masks to guard against the coronavirus, while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal.

Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates

The case next goes before an appeals court in Tallahassee and could ultimately be decided by the Florida Supreme Court.The post Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates appeared first on Lewiston Sun Journal.

Florida judge keeps school mask mandates in place while Gov. DeSantis appeals

A Florida judge said that state officials cannot enforce Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates while the administration appeals the jurist’s earlier decision in the …

Florida Judge Rules Against Gov. DeSantis, Says Schools Can Mandate Masks

A Florida judge on Wednesday ruled against Gov. Ron DeSantis and allowed schools to issue mask mandates as the case is appealed at a higher level. Second Circuit Judge John Cooper’s ruling comes after DeSantis told Florida public schools they were banned from placing mask requirements despite the soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases. If they placed mandates, DeSantis threatened to cut school districts’ funding.

Judge: Florida can’t enforce ban on school mask mandates

A Florida judge has ruled the state cannot enforce its ban on mask mandates in public schools to guard against the coronavirus while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal.

Judge: Florida can't enforce ban on school mask mandates

A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that the state cannot enforce a ban on public schools mandating the use of masks to guard against the coronavirus, while an appeals court sorts out whether the ban is ultimately legal. Leon County Circuit Judge John C. Cooper lifted an automatic stay of his…