Make masks indoors OPTIONAL for our kids!

In light of the recent VDOE / VDOH release of the updated guidance for PreK-12 schools (dated July 21st, 2021) the Virginia guidance strongly recommends divisions adopt the following for the 2021-2022 school year: 

“Elementary schools should implement a requirement that students, teachers, and staff wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, until vaccination is available for children under 12 years old and there has been sufficient time to allow for children younger than 12 years old to be fully vaccinated.

At a minimum, middle and high schools should implement a requirement that students, teachers and staff who are not fully vaccinated wear masks indoors. While school divisions regularly confirm school-required immunization records of their students, they should consult with their counsel in determining if and how to confirm student and staff COVID-19 vaccinations.

All schools may want to consider universal masking for specific reasons as outlined in certain circumstances by the CDC.

All schools should be prepared to adjust local mask policies as local public health conditions evolve throughout the year.”

***For our own personal physical & mental health reasons those in the Chesterfield Community School District who have signed this petition are committed to not send our children to school with masks. The schools can manage the risk & liability issues/outcome with this themselves, but we refuse to have our children’s physical & mental rights infringed upon.

Regards,

Very concerned Chesterfield County School Parents