Parents Fact Sheet on Seaman v. Virginia — Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction against Virginia in School Mask Mandate Case

The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV), whose lawyers represent the plaintiffs (children with disabilities who are at high-risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19) in Seaman v. Commonwealth of Virginia, released this fact sheet for parents. The fact sheet explains the court’s ruling that students with disabilities have the right to request mask-wearing in schools, even though state law otherwise prohibits schools from requiring masks. It also provides guidance for parents on how to request the accommodation of mask-wearing.