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EDINBURG, Texas – Superintendent Mario Salinas announced that Edinburg CISD is making the current mask mandate optional, effective Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
“The district will continue to take all precautionary measures to protect the safety and well being of our students and staff,” said Dr. Mario Salinas, Superintendent of Schools of Edinburg CISD. “After careful consideration, based on new guidance from the CDC, and a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, the district has decided to make the use of masks optional.”
The District will continue to sanitize all district facilities, classrooms and buses. The District will also continue to social distance, provide hand sanitizers, and emphasize proper hand washing.
The District will continue to follow CDC guidelines and recommendations which include providing vaccinations and boosters for all those who qualify.
Masks are highly recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated or have a compromised immune system.
Edinburg CISD reserves the right to reinstate the mask mandate in the event of a COVID-19 surge.
Staff, students, parents and visitors may wear a mask if they choose to.
Safety continues to be the number one priority at Edinburg CISD. For more information, you can call (956)289-2300 or visit our website at ecisd.us.
