The CDC said what now?

 You can find the latest CDC update here. The school-related piece is under "Recommendations for Indoor Settings" and reads simply: 

CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with proper prevention strategies in place.

You can, if you like, see me talk a bit about this here.  

Something I had not realized until yesterday--so sharing for others who likewise might not have known--is that the federal transportation requirements, which is masks being worn on planes, trains, buses, and such, also applies to school buses. If you scroll down to the FAQ, you'll find this:

Which public transportation conveyances does the order apply to, and in which areas?

The Order applies to all public transportation conveyances traveling into the United States (i.e., arriving from a foreign country) or within the United States (including within states or territories or traveling between states or territories). This includes school buses. The Order also applies to all conveyances leaving the United States until they arrive at a foreign destination.

Emphasis added. h't to Arizona School Boards Association for their tweet noting this yesterday! 

 

@CDCGov public health order requires masking on "public transportation conveyances." "The Order applies to all public transportation conveyances traveling into the United States..or within the United States... This includes school buses." https://t.co/siBaAPswSR

— ASBA Gov Relations (@azsba_GR) July 27, 2021