Hamilton County Schools To Require Masks For Students, Staff

  • Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Hamilton County School officials said Wednesday that, effective Thursday, all Hamilton County Schools’ staff will be required to wear a face covering while inside buildings and on school buses.

In addition, effective on Monday, face coverings will be required for all students while inside buildings with a parental opt-out option. 

Officials said, "We will share more information on accessing the parental opt-out form prior to Monday. 

"We will provide additional guidance on school operations on Thursday."

Supt.

Bryan Johnson had an important COVID-19 update on this video . 

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