Why this mom and other parents are suing Gov. Cox and Salt Lake County over Utah laws prohibiting school mask mandates

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : There are many circumstances related to child health and well-being in which state intervention is constitutional."
48% : "At the turn of the 20th Century, smallpox had spread throughout the state prompting the Board of Health and Board of Education to adopt resolutions excluding all unvaccinated pupils from attending public schools
47% : As a result, Utah families with at-risk youth have been forced to choose between their constitutionally protected right to public education and the health and safety of their children.
44% : Weitz is among a group of parent plaintiffs who on Monday filed a complaint in 3rd District Court challenging the constitutionality of laws passed by the Utah Legislature and signed into law by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox that limit pandemic restrictions, like mask orders, which they claim hinders Utah public schools' ability to safely fulfill children's right to a free public education.

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