Missouri Bill Would Ban Schools from Requiring Students to Wear Masks, Get Vaccinated

Missouri K-12 public schools could be banned from requiring students to wear a face covering or get a COVID-19 vaccination.

State Senator Andrew Koenig has filed a bill that would ban the schools from making the requirements. Under the plan, schools could require students to test negative for COVID-19 to return to school and participate in activities. Children attending a day care, pre-school or nursery would not be required to get a coronavirus vaccination as a condition of attendance. The new legislative session is scheduled to begin Wednesday.