PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia said it will move ahead with its plan to make masks optional for students and staff on Wednesday.
In a letter to families shared a week ago, Superintendent William Hite Jr. wrote that masks will be optional for students and faculty starting Mar.
9 if COVID-19 metrics continue to decline.Masks will still be required for students and staff in the district's Pre-K Head Start programs per U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. The district said it is still prioritizing its health and safety guidelines meaning that students should stay home if they feel sick and test for COVID-19 if they exhibit symptoms.