Mask Policy Sparks Protest By Parents In Harford County

Bel Air MD

16 August, 2021

6:17 PM

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BEL AIR, MD — A group of parents is protesting the mandatory mask policy announced by Harford County Public Schools. The Harford County Board of Education is meeting Monday night, and masks are required. Starting Monday, Aug. 16, masks will be required in all school buildings and on school buses, according to a statement from Harford County Public Schools (HCPS), which stated the measure would allow the school system to limit the number of people who would have to quarantine, in accordance with federal guidance. Aa hybrid business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the A.A. Roberty Building with board members, staff and presenters attending virtually as well as in person. Seating for the public will be capped at 60 and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to Harford County Public Schools. The meeting will be streamed live online. Parents began gathering outside the Board of Education building at 102 S. Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014. This is a developing story and will be updated. Get Patch news alerts. See Also: Harford County Public Schools Issues Guidance On Masks