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[quote=Anonymous]I still think it is an open question how much control the state legislature or state executive has over a local school board because the state constitution does vest supervision of schools to the school board. This is an issue that goes way beyond masks.

Yes, there are no RCT studies showing that universal masking works and not any good studies with proper controls to show it works to reduce transmission in schools. That said, studies do show that KN95/KF94 masks that are not worn with a super tight seal still work well for the wearer. Not as well as when they are fit-tested with a pressed-to-the-face seal, but so long as such a mask is flush against the face to avoid gaps, they do provide a good deal more protection than a surgical or cloth face mask. It is disingenuous to argue that a KN95/KF94 masks will not protect unless it is worn so tightly that it compresses and bruises the skin. High-quality masks absolutely protect students at risk of severe illness or those who have a family member at risk. Let's try to be empathetic to that need and let's hope that the school district continues to provide students who want and need high-quality masks with a supply of them.[/quote]

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