Mask Mandate Ending Soon For Hazlet Public Schools

HAZLET, NJ — Under Gov. Phil Murphy's lift on the mask mandate, Hazlet will join other public school districts in eliminating its face mask policy. Starting on March 7, facial coverings will become optional for all Hazlet students and staff.

In a public statement, Hazlet Township Public School Superintendent, Dr. Scott Ridley said:

"As I have shared many times—this has always been an Executive Action, ordered by the Governor and now that he has provided an end-date for this Directive, we will follow suit."

"Again, come March 7, masks will no longer be required in any of our eight schools though the option to continue wearing them will remain in place," said Ridley.

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