Students, Staff Not Wearing Masks in Schools Could Face Misdemeanor Charges: Utah Governor

Students, Staff Not Wearing Masks in Schools Could Face Misdemeanor Charges: Utah Governor
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert speaks during a news conference in South Jordan, Utah, on April 21, 2020. Rick Bowmer/AP Photo
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Utah’s K-12 students and staff can be charged with a misdemeanor if they don’t wear face coverings while in school as required by the governor’s order.

Gov. Gary Herbert’s office on Wednesday confirmed the penalty, but also said it is up to school administrators to decide whether to press criminal charges on those who defy the mask mandate without a legitimate medical exemption.

Bill Pan
Bill Pan
Reporter
Bill Pan is an Epoch Times reporter covering education issues and New York news.
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