Petition · past parliament

Parents & carers should wear face coverings at school drop off and pickup

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

We need to take collective responsibility to protect the closure of our schools, the education of our children, and the health of our communities.
Face coverings could prevent the unnecessary spread of COVID-19.
Give clear guidance that parents and carers should wear a face covering on school drop off and pick up

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Make it mandatory for parents to wear face masks when on school grounds

Timeline

28 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
5 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 5 Oct 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.