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For Immediate Release: February 16, 2022
Contacts: Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Statement on Loudoun County Decision to Empower Parents

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement after the Loudoun County Circuit Court ruled to empower parents to opt-out of the school mask mandates starting tomorrow:
 
"Today is a great day for Virginia’s parents and kids. Not only did we pass a bipartisan bill empowering parents to opt-out of school mask mandates, but also the Loudoun Circuit Court reaffirmed parents' rights to have a say in their child’s health, education, care, and wellbeing. We’re excited that Loudoun has reached this decision. Importantly, the court ordered that any disciplinary action against students who were punished for following their parents’ decision to remove their mask will be expunged from their records."

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