ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools members are meeting Tuesday to discuss next steps with the district’s mask policy.
What You Need To Know
- Central Florida’s largest school district reviewing mask policy
- Proposed policy revisions include making face coverings optional
- School board’s work session is Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Final policy to go into effect by August
The members will be reviewing a draft policy developed by staff but not yet discussed among the school board, according to the school district. The school board will have a discussion with the county's health officer, Dr. Raul Pino, and members of the Medical Advisory Committee.
Proposed policy revisions include making face coverings optional, with the ability to issue mask requirements if the CDC or other government agencies recommend them.
The work session is Tuesday at 1 p.m. There is no public input or vote by the school board during work sessions.
Public comment will be allowed during a Rule Development Workshop on June 17 and during the school board meeting on July 13, when an updated policy is set to be adopted.
If substantial policy revisions are needed, a second Rule Development Workshop is scheduled for June 23, which would lead to a final policy adoption through a special school board meeting on July 20.
The policy will go into effect no later than August 2. The deadline to enroll in Orange County Virtual School is July 30.