Rep. Manchester Issues Statement on School Mask Mandate

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) today issued the following statement regarding Governor DeWine’s order requiring K-12 students to wear a mask or face covering at school:

“Local control is critical to the success of Ohio’s schools. I am very disappointed to see the governor’s one-size-fits-all policy announcements today that continue to undermine the importance of local decision-making by parents, teachers, and administrators. I am calling on Governor DeWine to relax this mandate and will draft legislation to address the issue if he does not reverse course.”