Philadelphia Schools Announce No Mask Mandate for 2023-24 School Year

The Philadelphia School District has announced its updated COVID-19 policies, keeping masks optional for students and staff unless deemed necessary by the city health department during an outbreak. Masks are required for those who test positive for COVID-19 after isolation and are highly recommended for 10 days after exposure. Students who test positive must stay home for at least five days and participate in virtual learning. The district has dropped its COVID vaccine mandate for new employees. Philadelphia teachers have returned to classrooms, and students are scheduled to return on September 5th.