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Iowa, Nebraska take actions against mask mandates in schools

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 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Thursday signed a bill into law a bill that bans school officials and local jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates.

Calling it a victory for individual liberties, Reynolds said at a signing ceremony held as lawmakers hand-delivered the legislation to her desk that the state was putting parents in control of children's health, according to the Des Moines Register.

“The state of Iowa is putting parents back in control of their child’s education and taking greater steps to protect the rights of all Iowans to make their own health care decisions,” Reynolds said. “I am proud to be a governor of a state that values personal responsibility and individual liberties. I want to thank the Iowa Legislature for their quick work in bringing this bill to my desk so that it can be signed into law.” ...

ALSO SEE: Utah legislature passes prohibition on mask mandates in schools

The Utah legislature has passed a bill prohibiting schools from requiring masks.

The legislation “prohibits a face covering requirement to participate in or attend instruction, activities or any other place on the school campus or facilities in the system of public education after the end of the 2020-2021 school year,” according to its text.

It further prevents higher education institutions and the Utah Board of Higher Education from requiring face coverings after the end of the spring semester of 2021....

 

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