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b. Kindergarten through grade 12 schools. Kindergarten through grade 12 <br />schools must comply with face covering and face shield guidance available at <br />https : //www.health. state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/schools/k 12planguide.pd <br />f. The basic requirements for these settings are detailed below, but these <br />schools must consult the guidance for the full list of face covering and face <br />shield requirements, recommendations, and exceptions. <br />i. In general, unless the individual is exempt under paragraph 8.a or .c of <br />this Executive Order or is under the age of two, all students, staff, and <br />other persons present indoors in school buildings and district offices or <br />riding on school transportation vehicles are required to wear a face <br />covering. This paragraph 12.b does not apply to child care, pre- <br />kindergarten or preschool programs on school premises, which are <br />subject to the requirements of paragraph 12. a. <br />ii. Face shields may be used as an alternative to face coverings in the <br />following situations: <br />A. For students who are unable to tolerate a face covering due to a <br />developmental, behavioral, or medical condition. <br />B. For teachers of all grades when a face covering would impede <br />the educational process. <br />C. For staff providing direct support student services when a face <br />covering would interfere with the services provided. <br />D. For students in kindergarten through grade 8 when wearing a <br />face covering is otherwise problematic for the student. <br />iii. Staff may remove face coverings when working alone, including when <br />alone in an office, classroom, vehicle, cubicle with walls at least face <br />level when social distancing is maintained, or other enclosed work <br />area. <br />iv. In addition, staff, students, and other persons present indoors in a <br />school building or district office may temporarily remove face <br />coverings in the following situations, provided that social distancing is <br />maintained to the extent possible: <br />A. When engaged in physical activity (e.g., during recess or <br />physical education) or sporting events where the level of <br />exertion makes wearing a face covering difficult or <br />impracticable. <br />B. When eating or drinking. <br />