Mask policies at North Alabama schools, universities
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Published: Aug. 11, 2021 at 4:46 PM CDT|Updated: Jan. 2, 2022 at 2:09 PM CST
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
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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