By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN)The debate over masks in schools has reared its head once again with the new academic year, and a handful of states have taken steps to restrict local officials' ability to implement their own masking requirements, either through the governor's office or state legislatures.These restrictions -- made despite guidance from the US Centers … [Read more...] about How three school districts are defying state restrictions on mask mandates
MIAMI — Florida officials are threatening to withhold funds equal to the salaries of school board members if school districts in two counties don't immediately do away with strict mask mandates as the state continues to battle through high hospitalization rates. School boards in Broward and Alachua counties received a warning Friday from the State Board of Education giving … [Read more...] about Florida Gives Schools 48 Hours To Do Away With Their Mask Mandates — Or Lose Funding
Enzo and Daniela Dalmazzo allegedly had fake cards for themselves and their two children, who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine. By Minyvonne Burke A Florida couple was arrested in Hawaii after allegedly presenting fake Covid-19 vaccination cards for themselves and their two children. Enzo Dalmazzo, 43, and Daniela Dalmazzo, 31, were taken into custody Aug. … [Read more...] about Florida couple arrested after traveling to Hawaii with fake Covid vaccination cards, officials say
By Shawna Chen The Biden administration is stepping in to offer financial assistance to Florida educators defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' law banning local K-12 mask mandates. Why it matters: The battle over mask mandates in schools has been brewing for weeks. The Republican governor recently threatened to withhold pay from superintendents and … [Read more...] about Biden administration offers aid to Florida schools defying DeSantis order
The deaths prompted officials to stress the importance of mask mandates while also pushing plan to incentivize vaccinations by paying staff hundreds of dollars. By Antonio Planas Two teachers and one teaching assistant died this week from complications of Covid-19, rattling a school district in southern Florida only days before students are scheduled to return to … [Read more...] about Florida school district rattled by Covid-related teacher deaths days before classes begin
