February 17th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
With Maryland’s COVID-19 metrics showing promise, the State Board of Education said it will evaluate the need for masks to be worn in schools when it meets next week. With a growing number of medical professionals, parents, and Governor Larry Hogan calling for an end to school mask requirements, State Board President Clarence Crawford said the issue will be evaluated and discussed when the board meets Tuesday…
Meanwhile, looking to force the issue, a citizens group, the Coalition of Maryland Parents is suing the state board over the masking requirement. The group’s attorney C. Edward Hartman said moving forward with the lawsuit may not be necessary if the board agrees to drop the mandate at Tuesday’s meeting…