TAMPA, Fla. — New CDC guidelines say vaccinated students and teachers don't need to wear masks in schools this upcoming year.
The guideline change was announced late last week, and local school districts have already begun sharing their plans.
Hillsborough County:
- Currently finalizing school reopening plan
- Parents can expect to hear from schools in the coming weeks
Polk County:
- Mask use is optional
- Unvaccinated students and teachers strongly encouraged to mask up
Pasco County:
- Mask use is optional
- Masks haven't been mandated since May 28, the last day of school
Sarasota County:
- Mask use is optional
- Rule requiring masks expired on June 30, but the board officially voted on July 13 to make masks optional for next year
To read more about the CDC's updated guidelines, click here.
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