Calcasieu Parish School Board Makes Announcement Regarding Change in Mask Mandate in Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish School Board Makes Announcement Regarding Change in Mask Mandate in Louisiana
Published October 26, 2021
Lake Charles, LA – In response to the October 26, 2021, announcement by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that he will lift Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate in all settings except for K-12 schools, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has indicated that as of now the CPSB current quarantine rules, which allow parents to opt children out of quarantine if they’re a direct contact at school, do not allow us to opt for the lifting of uniform masking. The Governor said school districts can opt-out of masking if CDC quarantines guidelines are being followed. Since the Calcasieu Parish School Board adopted the Louisiana Department of Education’s parent choice option for quarantines, CPSB does not currently qualify.
The school board indicated that there will likely be a special board meeting called within a week to address the situation, and they will then have additional information to share with families.
The parent choice quarantine guidelines began on October 13, 2021, and can be viewed by following this link.
Follow this link to view more information about the mask mandate being lifted in Louisiana.
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