How Houston-area school districts are responding to Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate - KPRC Click2Houston

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HOUSTON – Several Houston-area school districts are responding after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the lifting of business capacity limits and the state’s mask mandate on Tuesday.

Under the executive order, which will go into effect March 10, Abbott added that public schools may operate under the standard health protocols issued by the Texas Education Agency. Private schools and colleges are expected to follow the same standard.

Although TEA says updated public health guidance will come this week in regards to the governor’s executive order, some Houston-area school districts have already issued their plans.

This list will be updated as new information is received.

Houston Independent School District

Fort Bend Independent School District

Fort Bend ISD will continue to require masks and facial coverings in all schools and District facilities, following today’s announcement that the Governor is lifting the statewide mandate effective March 10, 2021.

— Fort Bend ISD (@FortBendISD) March 2, 2021

Alief Independent School District

Governor Greg Abbott issued the statewide mask mandate & goes into effect 3/10/21. Although we are expecting further guidance from TEA, for the safety & security of AISD staff, students & community, the district’s safety protocols & procedures will continue until further notice.

— Alief ISD (@AliefISD) March 2, 2021

Pearland Independent School District

Conroe Independent School District

In light of Governor Abbott’s announcement , @ConroeISD is seeking additional guidance from the TEA regarding safety measures and health standards in place. All safety protocols will remain in effect in @ConroeISD schools and facilities until further clarification is obtained.

— Conroe ISD (@ConroeISD) March 2, 2021

Alvin Independent School District

Spring Independent School District

Tomball Independent School District

Tomball ISD thanks the entire school community for its patience and understanding throughout this year. As always, the health and safety of our TISD students, staff and community are of the utmost importance.

— Tomball ISD (@TomballISD) March 2, 2021

Magnolia Independent School District

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.

— Magnolia ISD (@MagnoliaISD) March 2, 2021

Willis Independent School District

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 until further info. is obtained.

— Willis ISD (@WillisSchools) March 2, 2021

Spring Branch Independent School District

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. pic.twitter.com/FiJoH53Ibv

— Spring Branch ISD (@SBISD) March 2, 2021

Brazosport Independent School District

Gov. Abbott rescinded his exec. order related to masks, effective 3/10/21. BISD will be working with the Texas Education Agency for guidance for public schools & will communicate with our parents, students and staff as soon as we can. For more info: https://t.co/xHpsAEYyEZ pic.twitter.com/hU5nz6zt4D

— Brazosport ISD (@BrazosportISD) March 2, 2021

Texas City Independent School District

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. pic.twitter.com/5GoXj12Yt6

— Texas City ISD (@TexasCityISD) March 2, 2021

Katy Independent School District

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.

We appreciate our parents and employees’ questions and concerns, and encourage you to email inquiries to COVID19responses@katyisd.org or call (281) 396-7499.  A member of the Katy ISD team will be in contact with you shortly.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate the evolving guidance and updates concerning COVID-19.

Klein Independent School District

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.

Aldine Independent School District

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he is lifting statewide mandates that relate to COVID-19, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021. All safety protocols, including the wearing of face coverings, social distancing, and frequent hand washing, will remain in effect in Aldine ISD schools and facilities until further clarification is obtained.

Galena Park ISD

The Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD) is aware of Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement to lift the statewide mask mandate, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021. GPISD is in the process of reviewing the order and awaiting updated public health guidance from the Texas Education Agency. Until further notice, GPISD will continue to require all students, staff, and visitors to wear masks on district property and at district events. This requirement is consistent with the advice of health professionals and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, GPISD will continue to follow the guidelines of its Health & Wellness Protocols for the safety of all of our students and staff at all GPISD campuses and district buildings, including practicing physical distancing. For more information on GPISD’s Health & Wellnessprotocols, please visit https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/9184.

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