Florida School Board Mandates Masks Amid Outbreak

The Hillsborough County School Board has implemented a 30-day mask mandate for students and staff due to a COVID outbreak that has led to 10,000 students quarantining. This decision, made after a 5-2 board vote, has sparked public debate and could lead to a legal confrontation with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who opposes mask mandates.

What is the main reason thousands of students are staying home?

• Due to a new school policy

• Teacher strikes

• Because of COVID-19 isolation or quarantine

• A recent holiday break

What action did the Hillsborough County School Board take in response to the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Closed all schools

• Implemented a 30-day mask mandate

• Extended the school year

• Switched to online learning

How did the school board vote on the mask mandate?

• Six to one against

• Unanimously in favor

• Four to three against

• Five to two in favor

What is the potential conflict arising from the mask mandate decision?

• A disagreement with the local health department

• A clash with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

• Opposition from the teachers' union

• Protests from students

What is Governor Ron DeSantis's stance on mask mandates?

• He wants them to be optional

• He has no opinion

• He believes they are illegal

• He supports them