Harford County Public Schools make masking optional; parent turns their back on board for previous mask policy

The Harford County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make masks optional for students and staff, effective Tuesday. “It has been a long two years. We are all tired, but it is time. We need to move on,” said Dr. Roy Philips, a member of the school board. HCPS also updated its operational status, removing restrictions on before- and after-school activities and making its COVID testing program voluntary for all activities.