Idaho Student-Parent Mask Opt Out Now Available!
Rod Klingler Rod Klingler
Please note: The original version of these forms had some typos. The forms have been corrected. Thanks to those who pointed out our early morning mishap.
Our highly requested Idaho Student-Parent Mask Opt Out template is finally available! Feel free to download the form, add your child(ren)'s names, and sign! Turn them in to the school office when you drop the kids off for class.
Here is the form:
• Student-Parent Mask Opt Out Template 2020-09-16.docx (Any OS | Microsoft Word)
• Student-Parent Mask Opt Out Template 2020-09-16.pages (Mac | Pages)
Here are the related laws and other sources:
• Eastern Idaho Public Health Order, July 21, 2020 (PDF)
• Idaho Title 39-90 (Idaho Health Freedom Act)
• Idaho Title 32-1010 (INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE — PARENTAL RIGHTS)
• Idaho Title 32-1013 (INTERFERENCE WITH FUNDAMENTAL PARENTAL RIGHTS RESTRICTED)
• Idaho State Constitution, Article III, Section I
The CDC lists these exemptions:
• children under the age of 2
• anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated
• otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
We would point out that everyone has trouble breathing when their mouth and nose are covered!
Here are the exemptions listed for the Boise mandate:
Our highly requested Idaho Student-Parent Mask Opt Out template is finally available! Feel free to download the form, add your child(ren)'s names, and sign! Turn them in to the school office when you drop the kids off for class.
Here is the form:
• Student-Parent Mask Opt Out Template 2020-09-16.docx (Any OS | Microsoft Word)
• Student-Parent Mask Opt Out Template 2020-09-16.pages (Mac | Pages)
Here are the related laws and other sources:
• Eastern Idaho Public Health Order, July 21, 2020 (PDF)
• Idaho Title 39-90 (Idaho Health Freedom Act)
• Idaho Title 32-1010 (INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE — PARENTAL RIGHTS)
• Idaho Title 32-1013 (INTERFERENCE WITH FUNDAMENTAL PARENTAL RIGHTS RESTRICTED)
• Idaho State Constitution, Article III, Section I
The CDC lists these exemptions:
• children under the age of 2
• anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated
• otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
We would point out that everyone has trouble breathing when their mouth and nose are covered!
Here are the exemptions listed for the Boise mandate:
i. Children under the age of five (5).
ii. Persons who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. A person is not required to provide documentation demonstrating that the person cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering.
iii. Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
iv. Persons, including on-duty first responders, for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety
v. Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose, face, or head for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service. Persons who are eating or drinking at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, so long as the person is able to maintain a distance of 6 feet away from persons who are not members of the same household or party as the person.
vi. Outdoor public places where people can employ social distancing as recommended by CDC.
vii. Indoor recreational facilities (i.e., gyms and fitness facilities) where people can employ social distancing as recommended by the CDC.
The Eastern Idaho Public Health order says the following:
"Facial coverings are not required to be worn under the following circumstances:
• Children under the age of 2.
• Persons with medical conditions, mental health condition, or disability that prevent them from wearing a face covering. A person is not required to provide documentation demonstrating that the person cannot tolerate wearing a face covering.
• Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
• Persons, including on-duty law enforcement officers, for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
• Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose, face, or head for which
temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service.
• Persons who are eating or drinking at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, so long as they are seated at a table and able to maintain a distance of 6 feet from persons who are not members of the same household or party as the person.
Update 2020-09-17:
For an in-depth explanation of the principles behind this form, please read this page on our sister site, Defending Utah! While the exact pretended laws are different, the principles remain the same.
The Eastern Idaho Public Health order says the following:
"Facial coverings are not required to be worn under the following circumstances:
• Children under the age of 2.
• Persons with medical conditions, mental health condition, or disability that prevent them from wearing a face covering. A person is not required to provide documentation demonstrating that the person cannot tolerate wearing a face covering.
• Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
• Persons, including on-duty law enforcement officers, for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
• Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose, face, or head for which
temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service.
• Persons who are eating or drinking at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, so long as they are seated at a table and able to maintain a distance of 6 feet from persons who are not members of the same household or party as the person.
Update 2020-09-17:
For an in-depth explanation of the principles behind this form, please read this page on our sister site, Defending Utah! While the exact pretended laws are different, the principles remain the same.