"The Democratic governor of Illinois wants to mandate face coverings for all children attending public schools in the fall. In a prepared statement released on Thursday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he chose to file a preemptive lawsuit in case residents elected to fight the face covering requirement in court. The governor said that wearing a mask is common sense during the coronavirus pandemic and that anyone with children would understand the motivation behind his order.
โAs a father, I would not send my children to a school where face coverings are not required because the science is clear: Face coverings are critical to prevent the spread of coronavirus,โ Pritzker said.
Though schools have yet to push back against Pritzker's suggestion, officials at two private schools and a public school district in the state informed the Illinois Board of Education that they do not believe the governor has the authority to mandate such a policy."
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