This browser does not support the Video element.
LAUSD lifts mask mandate for students, staff
The new rules state that "outdoor masking will be optional for all individuals in Los Angeles Unified schools effective February 22, 2022."
LOS ANGELES - Starting Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District dropped its outdoor mask mandate for students and staff at campuses.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho made the announcement late Friday, posting the revised district guidance online. The new rules state that "outdoor masking will be optional for all individuals in Los Angeles Unified schools effective February 22, 2022."
The rules noted that while schools are closed Monday for the Presidents' Day holiday, anyone on campuses that day for athletic activities can also do so without masks.
Los Angeles County lifted its outdoor mask mandate on Wednesday for mega-events, K-12 schools and child care centers; however, LAUSD decided to keep the mandate in place for about another week.
RELATED:
- Los Angeles County outdoor mask mandate to be lifted at midnight, including at schools
- LA County out of COVID winter surge, indoor mask mandate could be lifted by mid-March
Carvalho said the district wanted to take a few days to transition to the new rule and properly inform labor partners, parents and staff.
Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.
Tune in to FOX 11 Los Angeles for the latest Southern California news.
This browser does not support the Video element.