Gov. Whitmer’s Safe Schools Roadmap Explains Mask Requirements for Each Phase

Now that schools are starting to reopen, we want to go over what Governor Whitmer’s MI Safe Schools Roadmap says about students and staff wearing face masks.

These are requirements for schools in phase 4, which is any school south of Wexford, Missaukee and Manistee Counties.

• Required: K-12 Masks in Halls & Common Areas
• Required: Staff Must Wear Masks
• Required: 6-12 Masks in Classrooms
• Required: K-5 Masks Unless in Classrooms All Day

Now let’s take a look at phase 5 schools in the Traverse City and Upper Peninsula region.

• Required: K-12 Masks in Halls & Common Areas
• Required: Staff Must Wear Masks
• Recommended: K-5 Masks Unless in Classroom All Day
• Recommended: 6-12 Masks in Classrooms

For more information on each regions back to school requirements,