The Number Of Students Who Have Opted Out Of Johnson City Schools’ New Mask Requirement Continues To Grow. As Of Yesterday, Nearly 1800 Students Have Declined To Wear Face Coverings, Which Is About A Quarter Of Students. Governor Bill Lee Signed An Executive Order On Monday Allowing Parents To Exempt Their Children From Local Mask Requirements. However, The Case Count Continues To Increase At Johnson City Schools As Well As Other School Systems Around Our Region.