Lawsuit seeks statewide mask mandate for Minnesota schools

A group of parents with students in schools that have not mandated masks has sued the state of Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz, arguing that allowing schools to operate without mask requirements puts students at risk and violates their constitutional right to an "adequate" education.

The lawsuit was filed late Friday in Ramsey County District Court on behalf of a group called "Parents Advocating for Safe Schools." None of the parents were identified in the suit, but Marshall Tanick, one of the attorneys representing them, said the group comprises parents from across the state, all of whom have children in school districts that have opted not to mandate masks.

The parents want Walz to declare a peacetime emergency and issue an executive order to mandate masks in all public schools. They say not doing so violates students' rights and amounts to discrimination against students with disabilities.

https://www.startribune.com/lawsuit-seeks-statewide-mask-mandate-for-minnesota-schools/600093799/