Kids wear masks as they return to school in Hillsborough County in August of 2021. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Legislation that cleared a House committee on Monday would give Pennsylvania school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing.The Republican-controlled House State Government Committee approved the measure 15-10 along party lines.
It would give "exclusive authority" to schools, recreational clubs, community leagues and similar groups to set masking policy for youth athletes.GOP leaders in the state House have promised to mount a legislative response to Democratic Gov.