Wall Township BOE writes letter to Gov. Murphy outlining concerns on school mask mandate
The Wall Township Board of Education wants Gov. Phil Murphy to rescind the mask mandate for school, outlining their concerns in a letter.
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Aug 12, 2021, 9:46 AM
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549ds agoThe Wall Township Board of
Education wants Gov. Phil Murphy to rescind the mask mandate for school,
outlining their concerns in a letter.
In the letter, school
board president Ralph Addonizio says local
officials should make all decisions on mask mandates.
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Addonizio says, “Your
blanket orders do not reflect what is in the best interest of the students and
staff of the Wall Township Public Schools and infringe on home rule."
Earlier in the year, Gov. Murphy
said there would not be a statewide mask mandate, and that he would leave the
choice up to individual districts.
To read the full letter, click HERE.
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