Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor Students and teachers in Utah could face a misdemeanor if they defy the mask mandate, which was introduced in July, according to a news release from the office of Gov. Gary R. Herbert. The penalty was confirmed by Herbert’s office on Aug. 19 by The Salt Lake Tribune. Anna Lehnardt, a spokesperson from the governor’s office, stated it would be up to the leaders of schools and charters to decide whether or not they want to seek charges as they respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s enforced on a district and superintendent level,” she added. “But we’re not thinking, ... Continue reading... https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ut...ask-mandate-could-be-charged-with-misdemeanor
