On Friday, February 25, 2022, the CDC lifted the mandate requiring the wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs. The HASD Health & Safety Plan indicates that in the absence of a mandate, the decision to wear or not wear a mask is made by the parent/guardian. Effective Monday, February 28, 2022, the parent/guardian may choose to have their child ride a school bus or van without wearing a mask.