COVID-19 cases.“We are focused on the safety of students and education workers and we will continue to follow public health advice to keep schools safe and open,” Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside said.“Schools reflect what’s happening in local communities and we support public health’s decision to introduce additional mask measures to our K-12 guidelines across the province.” All B.C.
students Grade 4 and up required to wear masks Students in kindergarten to Grade 3 are strongly encouraged to wear a mask indoors in schools and on school buses.
But mask-wearing ultimately remains a personal or family/caregiver choice for those students.For students in grades 4 to 12, masks will be required on school buses as well.