Mask policies at North Alabama schools, universities

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - School systems across north Alabama are constantly evaluating masking policies for students and teachers.

The Alabama Department of Public Health has put together a back-to-school guide for students, guardians and all school officials. Health officials say the guidance comes from the most up-to-date recommendations from the CDC.

As the spring semester continues, school boards are deciding whether or not students and staff will be required to wear masks. Here’s a list of what schools, colleges and universities are doing around north Alabama so far.

K-12 SCHOOLS

Masks required:

• Arab City Schools (Update as of 1/12/22 - masks required from Jan. 13 - Jan 21. Click here for more details)
• Florence City Schools
• Huntsville City Schools
• Madison City Schools (Update as of 1/2/22 - masks required starting Jan. 4: Click here for more details)
• Russellville City Schools
• Decatur City Schools

Not required / optional:

• Albertville City Schools
• Athens City Schools
• Boaz City Schools
• Colbert County Schools
• Decatur City Schools
• DeKalb County Schools
• Guntersville City Schools
• Lauderdale County Schools
• Lawrence County Schools
• Limestone County Schools
• Lincoln County Schools (TN)
• Fayetteville City Schools (TN)
• Franklin County Schools
• Fort Payne City Schools
• Hartselle City Schools
• Madison County Schools
• Muscle Shoals City Schools
• Scottsboro City Schools
• Sheffield City Schools

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Masks required:

• Alabama A&M University
• Calhoun Community College (All campuses)
• Drake State Community College & Techincal College
• Northeast Alabama Community College
• Northwest-Shoals Community College
• Oakwood University
• University of Alabama Huntsville
• University of North Alabama

Not required / optional:

• Athens State University

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