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B.C. parents urged to keep kids out of school in protest over class size, mask policy

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coronavirus back-to-school plan.The BC Student SICK Out has been planned by two moms in Langley and has more than 2,500 members on Facebook.“We are asking everyone that is able to keep their children home from school to do so,” organizer Miranda Tracy said.“We are doing this to bring attention to our schools and the safety measures that are not in place but are everywhere else.

We are asking for masks, smaller class sizes and online learning options for everyone who would like it across the province.”There have been growing concerns from parents and teachers over the last few weeks as exposure events continue to grow in schools.

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