Atlanta Public Schools issued a statement late Friday that said no decision has been made yet on whether masks will be mandated when classes begin on Aug. 5.
“We believe it is important to follow our community engagement protocols and are meeting with our community health partners in the coming days to determine next steps,” the statement said.
A decision will be made before classes begin, the statement said.
Greetings APS families, please review @apsupdate’s statement regarding mask-wearing. pic.twitter.com/xhY0dggXhl
— Dr. Lisa Herring (@DrLisaHerring) July 16, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently said individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 need not wear masks in schools. At present, children under age 12 are not eligible for vaccines.
Clayton and DeKalb county school districts recently said masks will be required for students and staff, regardless of vaccination status, when the 2021-2021 school year begins.
The Cobb County district said Thursday that masks will remain optional when school begins on Aug. 2. The district said that next week it will announce updated protocols to safeguard against the coronavirus.
