August 26th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

As children head back to school, there's debate over whether students should stay masked in the classroom, especially since many of them can't get vaccinated yet. Maryland State School Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury said this week he supports universal masking this fall for all districts and said he's seeking legal backing to try and make it happen. Choudhury's response came after parents raised concerns during the public comment section of the board meeting. Parents in favor of universal masking urged the board to follow the recommendation of the experts…

The debate was front and center during the monthly state board of education meeting. The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to hold a public meeting Thursday to discuss the implementation of a universal mask mandate. Board President Clarence Crawford…