A rally of parents who want their students to wear masks will take place in New York.
But Wednesday is the day many have been waiting for when children return to class without masks.
Now local areas have to decide whether they want to stay in masks.
Most decided to abandon them, with the exception of New York City public schools.
The city is waiting for a solution from Mayor Eric Adams until Friday if they can take off the mask.
Some say they are fine if you keep a mask.
“I think we need a little more time with the mask mandate, it’s not a very good idea to repeal it because some kids aren’t vaccinated, it’s not responsible to do that,” said Justin Katimbang, an 11th grader.
“I know a lot of people are against masks, they can do whatever they want, but I’ll keep the mask,” said Christina Joachin, an 11th grader.
The United Federation of Teachers comes into question about masks in the city.
They say they are talking to doctors and the mayor about removing the masks.
But Mayor Adams noted that masks in urban public schools are likely to be removed next week.
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Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York have announced that in light of a statement by Governor Katie Hochul, New York State is no longer required to legally wear masks at school from Wednesday, and that wearing masks by adults or children at all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York will be recommended , but not required.
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