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Florida universities shy from stronger COVID rules. They won't say why.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2021/09/07/florida-universities-shy-from-stronger-covid-rules-they-wont-say-why/As a growing number of school districts defy a state order against mask mandates, Florida’s public universities are showing no desire to mount their own rebellion.
Repeatedly in recent days, university leaders have pushed aside calls for safety measures like mask mandates, stronger action to encourage vaccinations, or the ability to temporarily teach online. Faculty groups, meanwhile, have been voicing fears about multiplying coronavirus cases with a deepening sense of outrage.
University officials say the state has legally tied their hands from taking stronger action. But they have declined to explain exactly what rules or laws prevent them from challenging the state like many school districts have.
The issue surfaced Aug. 24 at the University of South Florida during a tense exchange between two members of the board of trustees. Trustee Tim Boaz, who heads the Faculty Senate, lamented in a meeting that USF hadn’t taken stronger steps against the virus.
Repeatedly in recent days, university leaders have pushed aside calls for safety measures like mask mandates, stronger action to encourage vaccinations, or the ability to temporarily teach online. Faculty groups, meanwhile, have been voicing fears about multiplying coronavirus cases with a deepening sense of outrage.
University officials say the state has legally tied their hands from taking stronger action. But they have declined to explain exactly what rules or laws prevent them from challenging the state like many school districts have.
The issue surfaced Aug. 24 at the University of South Florida during a tense exchange between two members of the board of trustees. Trustee Tim Boaz, who heads the Faculty Senate, lamented in a meeting that USF hadn’t taken stronger steps against the virus.
Much more at the link...basically, university administrators are ignoring the safety of students and staff in order to please DeSatan.
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