Indiana Amends Rules for Mandatory Masks in Schools
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Indiana amends mask order for students, saying face coverings are not required for students in the classroom if they are at least 3 feet apart and facing in the same direction
Effective July 27, 2020, Indiana requires students in grades 3-12, faculty, staff, volunteers, and anyone else in schools to wear face coverings, with some exemptions
Exceptions will be granted for strenuous physical activity, medical or health purposes, and disabilities, exercising, and eating and drinking
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has amended the mandatory face covering declaration for schools. While the previous order required 6 feet of social distancing in the classroom in order to not wear a mask, the new order, issued on July 30, says students do not need to wear face coverings if they can maintain at least 3 feet apart and face in the same direction.
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