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DESE has mandated masks for all schools across the state. But how the mandate should be enforced is up to the individual school districts. According to DESE, “Whether and when a student should be disciplined for failure to wear a mask is a local decision.” Perhaps it’s time to pressure our local school boards to stop any and all disciplinary action against students who refuse to wear a mask. What are your thoughts?