Petersburg City Public Schools maintains mask requirement in light of executive order

Petersburg City Public Schools has announced that maks will still be a requirement in order to enter a building, in light of Governer Glenn Youngkin's executive order allowing parents to opt out of having their children wear masks.

"The health and safety of everyone in our buildings remain a top priority," an official said.

As information is shared from the Virginia Department of Education, the administration will determine the next steps.

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This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Even with an executive order, PCPS maintains mask requirement