States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes

[SheltieLover]

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/nation-world/states-no-mask-mandate-civil-rights-probe/507-35a166a8-395a-4281-b624-afdeb1254e84

The Education Department said banning mask mandates could amount to discrimination if they lead to unsafe conditions that prevent students from attending.

mandates could amount to discrimination if they lead to unsafe conditions that prevent students from attending.

In an escalating battle with Republican governors, President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states that have blocked school mask mandates and other public health measures meant to protect students against COVID-19.

In response, the Education Department raised the possibility of using its civil rights arm to fight policies in Florida, Texas, Iowa and other Republican-led states that have barred public schools from requiring masks in the classroom.

More at link. Uh oh. Qpuke heads are going to explode...cutting into their (death) profits...

GO JOE!!!!!!!!!

[spooky3]

1. The lawsuit in Florida argues that the bans violate the Americans with Disabilities Act

because of the safety risk. Sounds as if the Education Dept is picking up that ball.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/10/us/florida-mask-lawsuit-school-orlando-ada-trnd/index.html

[SheltieLover]

2. Perfect!

Ty for sharing!

[ScratchCat]

7. Considering all the things that courts

have ruled against or struck down or made to change because of the ADA, this is kind of a no-brainer that a mask mandate ban would be in conflict with the Act.

[Chili]

3. Dear Joe:

Get. Them.

[dalton99a]

4. Kick

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. Biden says his administration will take on GOP governors blocking masks in schools

We need to sue the heck out Abbott and Deathsantis https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-require-nursing-homes-mandate-vaccinations-staff-or-lose-federal-n1277107?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_ma

N — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he was directing the Department of Education to use its legal authority against Republican governors who are attempting to block local school officials from requiring students to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid.

Speaking at the White House, Biden said that some politicians are attempting to turn public safety measures into "political disputes for their own political gain," and warned that they are "setting a dangerous tone."

Biden said he directed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to wield his oversight authority and take legal action “if appropriate.”

"We're not going to sit by as governors try to block and intimidate educators protecting our children," Biden said.

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6. Woohoo, stop the madness!

Thank you Joe.