Some Atlanta Parents Threaten To Sue Over Masks, Analyst Says School Districts’ Mandates Are Legal

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August 9th, 2021

In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a group of parents protests against masks, saying their personal rights were being eroded and their children were suffering socially. Some Gwinnett County parents have threatened to sue the school district over requiring masks.

(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

As students head back to class in metro Atlanta, some have to wear masks; others don’t. Requirements vary by district.

And it seems either decision can upset parents — some of whom have threatened to sue their school district for requiring masks. As of Monday night, a GoFundMe created to stop the Gwinnett County School District from imposing a mask mandate had a whopping $20,000 raised to cover legal fees. Parents and residents, in and out of Gwinnett, have donated under the belief masks should be optional for students and staff.

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