Judge rules for TN school district’s mask mandate
A teacher interacts with students at Warner Arts Magnet Elementary in Davidson County. Williamson County and Franklin school district can continue requiring students to wear masks in school after a federal judge extended a ruling blocking an opt-out provision. (AP File Photo/John Partipilo)
The ruling mirrors those by federal judges in Memphis and Knoxville, where Lee’s order is also blocked. As a result, school districts in Shelby, Williamson and Knox counties can continue enforcing mask policies.
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