A ruling on the order blocking the mask mandate in some schools could come as soon as Thursday
Gov. JB Pritzker argues the state’s school mask mandate remains in effect and says students should keep their masks on.
Gov. JB Pritzker argues the state’s school mask mandate remains in effect and says students should keep their masks on.
Some say districts should have held off on going mask optional since the rules could change again as the legal process plays out.
A downstate judge temporarily halted school mask mandates, saying the governor had exceeded his authority. CPS says masks should be worn.
WBEZ last month reported that kids most in need can’t get residential treatment. The state is responding, though advocates say it isn’t enough.
Pritzker plans to advance a similar bill that limits leave to vaccinated school employees in a compromise with state teachers unions.
Pritzker vetoed a bill giving staff at public schools paid time off for COVID-19 related absences. He wants to limit leave to vaccinated staff.
The protest comes on the heels of the recent standoff between the school district and the teachers union over the return to in-person learning.
Union members voted on the COVID-19 safety agreement Wednesday, which needs a simple majority to pass.
CPS classes have been canceled since last Wednesday amid the standoff between the teachers union and the school district.
No classes on Monday. The CTU wants all students to be eligible for COVID-19 testing unless they opt out. The mayor wants families to opt in.