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Following the news, the TEA posted on Twitter that it will have updated public guidance coming this week.
Governor Abbott made an announcement today that he is lifting statewide mandates that relate to COVID-19. The current mandates are in place until March 10, 2021. Under the new Order, public schools will still have to follow Texas Education Agency guidance, which has not been updated. Therefore, we will continue to follow the same protocols. Once TEA updates guidelines, Alvin ISD will confer with local health authorities prior to addressing changes in current practice. Please continue to monitor Alvin ISD information for updates.
In Governor Abbott’s March 2, 2021 press conference, he rescinded his executive order related to the wearing of masks, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Brazosport ISD will be working with the Texas Education Agency for further guidance for public schools, and we will communicate with our parents, students and staff as soon as more information and guidance is available. We are very appreciative of the commitment and dedication of our Brazosport ISD staff with all that we continue to experience this school year. Thank you to our parents and students for their continued support and flexibility.
This afternoon Governor Abbott issued Executive Order (GA-34) “lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent,” effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10. The Executive Order notes that “Public schools may operate as provided by, and under the minimum standard health protocols found in, guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency.”
We anticipate that the Texas Education Agency will release additional guidance on this topic, possibly as early as later this week. At this time, all current CCISD public health protocols will remain in effect at CCISD facilities and during CCISD events. For information on CCISD’s current health and safety protocols, please visit www.ccisd.net/covid19. We greatly appreciate students, staff and parents acting in accordance with these protocols.
In light of Governor Abbott’s issuance of Executive Order GA-34 which goes into effect on March 10, 2021, Conroe ISD is seeking additional guidance from the Texas Education Agency regarding safety measures and health standards in place. All safety protocols will remain in effect in Conroe ISD schools and facilities until further clarification is obtained.
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Galena Park ISD wrote that it is aware of Abbott’s announcement and is in process of reviewing the order and waiting for guidance from the Texas Education Agency. Until further notice, GPISD said it will continue requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear masks on district property and district events.
While Governor Abbott rescinded the statewide mask mandate effective Wednesday, March 10, Goose Creek CISD is awaiting further guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Houston ISD announced it will continue requiring students, staff and visitors to wear masks on district property and district events. HISD said it will continue to follow the guidelines of its Communicable Disease Plan for the safety of students and staff.
Today Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order pertaining to the opening of Texas which becomes effective on March 10, 2021. Katy ISD is in the process of reviewing the order and awaiting updated public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency.
At this time Katy ISD continues to follow TEA’s guidance concerning school COVID-19 safety practices, which includes the wearing of masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing to mitigate spread and protect the health and safety of students and staff.
This afternoon, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 rescinding the statewide mask mandate and opening Texas businesses to 100% capacity effective next Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Klein ISD is currently reviewing the Executive Order and seeking guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
As we have done so successfully all school year, Klein ISD will continue to follow current TEA health and safety guidance. All safety protocols will remain in effect until further clarification is obtained. Klein ISD thanks our school community for your continued patience and understanding.
We are aware of the Governor’s new Executive Order repealing the statewide mask mandate which goes into effect next week. Liberty ISD, like many other school districts around the State, are currently partnering with officials to consider the implications of this order at the county, local and district levels. As specifics related to the order are evaluated we will keep you informed. Please understand that as of now, nothing has changed operationally for Liberty ISD which includes the wearing of masks and the following of COVID-19 mitigation protocols. We are expecting further clarification from the Texas Education Agency regarding specifics related to schools. We will keep all stakeholders posted as we receive new information and guidance.
We are aware of Governor Abbott’s new Executive Order. TEA will be issuing new guidance this week. Until then, our safety protocols will remain in effect. We will send updates as quickly as decisions are made. Thank you for your patience.
Governor Abbott announced he is lifting the statewide mask mandate effective, Wednesday, March 10. At this time, Pearland ISD awaits further guidance from Texas Education Agency (TEA) which oversees public school districts in the state. Because student and staff safety remains our priority, we will continue our mitigation efforts and protocols as originally mandated by TEA. We will notify everyone of any changes that may occur. Please continue to monitor email, the district website and district social media channels for updates.
After hearing Gov. Abbott’s announcement, Spring ISD said it is evaluating how this decision will impact school district operations. “Our priority will remain the health and safety of our students, staff and families as we wait additional guidance from the TEA and our county health officials,” the district wrote on its Facebook page.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order today ending statewide COVID restrictions and the state’s mask mandate, effective next Wed., March 10. SBISD is reviewing the executive order closely before recommending a course of action in regard to its COVID restrictions in schools.
Even though Governor Abbott has rescinded the statewide mask mandate effective 3/10/21, TCISD will continue our current mitigation efforts and protocols that have been in place this school year, which includes wearing masks per CDC guidance. TEA should provide more info later.
Tomball ISD is aware of the recent announcement by Governor Greg Abbott ending several COVID restrictions in Texas, including lifting the statewide mask mandate, effective next Wednesday, March 10. As this information was just released today, we will review the Governor’s new orders. This will be a fluid situation as we seek guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
As a District, for now, we will continue to operate under all current TEA health and safety guidelines until further notice.
Today Governor Abbott announced an executive order regarding masks which goes into effect March 10, 2021. We are requesting additional guidance from TEA regarding safety measures in schools. All current safety protocols will remain in effect in Willis ISD schools and offices until further information is received.