Judge expected to act quickly in school-mask restraining order
It’s possible a federal judge here will rule by midweek in the request for a restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order on opting out of school mask mandates. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file)
The state argues that parents should seek remedy with the school on a case-by-case basis, as outlined in a federal special education act.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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