American Parents Overwhelmingly Support Masks in Schools

These worries aren’t unfounded.

Political debates around masks and vaccines have reached schools, making crucial safety precautions like masking a heated topic.

A full third (35%) say they are extremely concerned.

Currently, there is no national mask mandate for public schools.

Despite this support, only 16 states (plus Washington, D.C.) are mandating mask-wearing in schools.

Twenty-five states have no rules in place and leave the decision up to local school boards.

Biden directed the Secretary of Education to take additional steps to protect our children.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.COVID Data Tracker.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools and ECE Programs.

American Academy of Pediatrics.COVID-19 Guidance for Safe Schools.

U.S. News & World Report.School Mask Mandates by State | Best States.