President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced he was directing the Department of Education to use its legal authority against Republican governors who are attempting to block local school officials from requiring students to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid.
Speaking at the White House, Biden said that some politicians are attempting to turn public safety measures into "political disputes for their own political gain," and warned that they are "setting a dangerous tone."
Biden said he directed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to wield his oversight authority and take legal action “if appropriate.”
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