Brevard County

If weekly COVID-19 cases drop below 50 per 100,000 residents, the superintendent will switch to a policy with a parental opt-out. As of last week, the rate is 126 per 100,000.

Brevard's mandate was approved by a 3-2 school board vote, while Lee's was enacted by a decision by the interim superintendent.

The penalties come after a judge ruled that an executive order blocking school mandates was unconstitutional. Also, two more districts enacted strict mandates and the governor said an appeal was expected.

A measure to protect Florida public employees who use medical marijuana stalled this legislative session, leaving a disconnect between restrictive federal laws and permissive local laws.

Orange County said it will continue to enforce its mask mandate as it has through most of the pandemic. Volusia and Brevard will not have additional regulations.

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