Florida Gov. DeSantis Moves to Withhold Paychecks of School Officials Who Mandate Masks

Florida Gov. DeSantis Moves to Withhold Paychecks of School Officials Who Mandate Masks
Florida Governor Ron Desantis speaks during a campaign rally by Donald Trump at Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, Florida, United States, on Oct. 23, 2020. Tom Brenner/Reuters
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday recommended the state’s education agency punish local officials who ignore his statewide executive order prohibiting mask mandates in Florida’s schools.

In a statement to local media, the Republican governor said he would recommend the Department of Education withhold the salaries of school board members.

Jack Phillips
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