Aloha,

Check out these two articles recently published in Hawaii News Now:

Despite new CDC guidance, masks still required in Hawaiiʻs public schools. It’s been a month since the CDC updated its guidelines and said they no longer recommend universal indoor masking in education settings with low or medium COVID levels...

Several Hawaiʻi experts worry mask wearing may be causing language development problems in kids. As school masking continues, several Hawaii experts say they’re noticing an uptick in families seeking help for their kids who are having challenges speaking...

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As public schools continue the wait-and-see approach, more keiki are facing developmental issues beyond COVID.

Please continue to share the petition with your networks so we can get to 1,000 signatures. Mask optional policy means students and families have the choice of how they want to protect themselves based on individual circumstances. All we are asking for is the choice. 

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Mahalo for your alliance. Onward!