Effective February 25, 2022, CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs." As a result of this change, masks are encouraged but not required on Garnet Valley School District transportation.

February 22nd regular meeting Garnet Valley School Board will vote on revising the District’s current Health Plan to recommend but not require masking in District buildings.

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the Acting Secretary of Health’s school masking order. Therefore, the issue of masking now reverts to the District’s health and safety plan.

the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reinstated Governor Tom Wolf’s administration’s mandate requiring students, teachers and staff to wear face masks in school. It will remain in effect until further notice.

Late yesterday afternoon, the Commonwealth Court filed an opinion that lifted the stay that was in place on the mask mandate for K-12 schools effective December 4, 2021. However…

The Acting Secretary of Health’s mask mandate would remain in effect until one of two things happens: (1) either the mandate expires, as it does on 1-17-22, or (2) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules on the issue prior to that date.