Kansas governor recommends masks for all in K-12 schools

In response to the delta variant, which has caused a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Laura Kelly is urging public schools to require teachers, staff and students to wear face masks when schools resume in a few weeks.

August 2, 2021 - 12:11 PM

Jefferson Elementary School students Troy Johnston Jr., left, and Trevington Johnston walk off the school bus, wearing their required face masks, on the first day of school for PreK-5th grade and 9th grade students in USD 257 in 2020. Photo by Vickie Moss / Iola Register

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday recommended that nearly everyone inside K-12 schools or riding school buses in Kansas be required to wear a mask, and Kansas State University will require masks in its buildings, whether people are vaccinated against COVID-19 or not.

Kelly’s office issued updated guidance for elementary, middle and high schools in response to a…

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