Masks

Masks will continue to be optional but are recommended for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals while indoors, during times of substantial or high transmission, per the CDC and Arizona Department of Health Services. Parents can view the transmission rates in our community on the Maricopa County Department of Public Health dashboard for schools. Despite these recommendations, under present Arizona State law (A.R.S. 15-342.05) Desert Heights Charter School District cannot require face coverings for students or staff inside our schools. Students who use our transportation systems (buses and vans) are subject to a federal law that requires staff and students to wear masks throughout the duration of their transport, as this is considered public transportation.