ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Javier Figueroa said his 9-year-old son Jarlier attends school in the Orange County Public Schools district. “They have wonderful teachers for students with special needs and he loves that school,” Figueroa said.But he said, it’s half way through July, and he hasn’t heard the specifics on how the district plans to keep students, like Jarlier safe.For example, he said one of his concerns is regarding mask wearing.
He said it would be difficult for Jarlier to wear a mask for hours.Figueroa said his biggest concern is how schools are going to work with students with special needs, during the COVID-19 pandemic.On top of keeping his son safe, for his son's own health, he said there's an added layer to the concern. “I am a.