GLOCESTER, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island school committee is pushing back against the governor’s executive order requiring masks in schools, voting to allow “conscientious objections” to the directive.
The Glocester School Committee also voted Monday night to authorize lawyers to explore the legality of Gov. Daniel McKee’s order issued last week that requires students, staff and faculty in the state’s schools to wear face coverings during the upcoming school year, regardless of vaccination status.
The measure is meant to control spread of the coronavirus.
A voicemail seeking comment was left Tuesday with a spokesperson for the governor.
