McKinney school officials long took pride in their students’ participation in the nationwide Youth and Government program, calling the district a “perennial standout”.

President says he'll use federal authority, including taking legal action, against state leaders who have threatened to sanction superintendents who have flouted bans on mask mandates.

The Illinois board of education says it will reach out to districts to discuss the mandate requirement. Within 60 days of the conference, the districts on probation must submit a corrective plan to the regional superintendent of schools and state superintendent.