Judge Rules Texas Schools Can Implement Mask Mandates

A federal judge has ruled that a ban prohibiting Texas schools from implementing mask mandates violated the Americans With Disabilities Act, opening the door for school districts in the state to set their own masking requirements.

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The decision, which could have ramifications for similar cases across the country, comes after months of conflict between the state and school districts over the mask mandate ban. Disability Rights Texas, an advocacy group, challenged the rule from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on behalf of disabled students and their families in August.