Arizona Republic (8/29, Frank) reported, “As the school year gets into full swing, parents of children with autism around the Valley say they’re concerned that their kids are being left behind.” Requirements for masks “are extremely difficult for their children to adhere to, they say, adding to that staying at home and learning virtually has proven ineffective and frustrating for their children.” District officials “may make exceptions to the mask requirement for students in need of accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans With Disabilities Act, but district spokesperson Heidi Hurst told The Arizona Republic that exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.”.