Prince George's Co. Public Schools will enforce mask-wearing for 2021-2022 school year.

PGCPS CEO Monica Goldson announced the continuation of the district's mask policy on Monday, officials say.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Prince George's County Public School (PGCPS) will continue to mandate mask-wearing for all students, teachers and staff, regardless of vaccination status, for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, according to Prince George's County school officials.

PGCPS CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced the continuation of the mask policy at an annual gathering of school system principals and leaders on Monday, officials said.

Goldson said the school district's vaccination rate among students must increase before the school system considers removing the mask mandate. PGCPS is at about a 50% vaccination rate among students who qualify.

In a recent interview with the Washington Post, Goldson said that the school district would continue to follow CDC recommendations.

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