2021 Senate Bill 601

Restrict school face mask mandates

Introduced in the Senate

July 27, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To require public schools that impose epidemic-related face mask mandates on students to grant waivers; ban districts from requiring school board meeting attendees to wear a face mask or get a COVID test; ban requiring asymptomatic students to get a COVID test and more.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

Sept. 15, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 26, 2021

Passed in the Senate 19 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 26, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 21, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.