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House of Representatives
Session of 2025 - 2026 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 3, 2024 04:10 PM
From: Representative Stephanie Borowicz
To: All House members
Subject: Parental Choice Regarding Mask Mandates in School (Former HB 242)
 
In the near future, I plan to re-introduce legislation to allow parents and legal guardians to “opt-out” their child from having to comply with a school’s mask mandate.

These mandates are implemented despite limited data that clearly demonstrates the benefits of mask-wearing in a school setting.

I have heard from parents around the state who are concerned about the negative impacts of mask-wearing on their child to include:
 
  • Adverse health effects
  • Inhibited breathing
  • Stunted psychological development
  • Decreased communication skills with other students
  • Learning impairment

My legislation will require all school districts to develop a form that will allow parents or legal guardians to sign off on “opting-out” their child from a mask mandate.

Furthermore, the form must clearly state that the child is not to be isolated, separated from classmates, or otherwise left out of participation in school activities.

I believe that parents and legal guardians have the fundamental right to make health and educational decisions that are best suited for their children.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation.

Previous co-sponsors:  M. Mackenzie, Rossi, Roae, Kauffman, Staats, Hamm, Owlett, Struzzi, Zimmerman, Gleim, Rowe, Fink, Leadbeter, Gillen and Warner



Introduced as HB94


Memo Updated: December 3, 2024 04:15 PM