ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – GOP senators in Albany say it’s time to unmask kids in schools. However, their effort to force a vote failed.
At a news conference Monday, Republicans accused Democrats of failing to follow the science.
They called out the Hochul Administration for keeping the school mask mandate in place as the state lifted those mandates for businesses and other places.
“You see other states – New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts – they’ve all ended the mask mandate for kids. What’s happening right now to our students is nothing short of child abuse at this point,” said Senator Robert Ortt (R. – 62nd District).
“It is well past time for New York state to give parents a choice when it comes to their children’s health and safety,” said Senator Patty Richie (R. – 48th District).
Senate Republicans attempted to force a vote to lift the school mask mandate during Monday’s afternoon session, but failed.
All 20 Republicans voted in solidarity, and all 43 Democrats voted against the measure.
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