K-12 Schools ‘Must Exclude’ Unmasked Students From Campus, California Says

California will prohibit students from entering public K-12 campuses if they refuse to wear masks while inside buildings and classrooms, according to new state regulations announced Monday afternoon.

The policy, first reported by the Los Angeles Times, will mean that schoolchildren, regardless of vaccination status, will have to mask-up when schools resume classes in fall. Exemptions will exist for students with disabilities or for students with certain health needs.