Kansas AG: Local officials can opt out of school mask order

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly discusses an executive order requiring mask wearing and daily temperature checks in all public and private K-12 schools during a news conference, Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Kelly also wants to delay the reopening of schools from mid-August to after Labor Day but needs the State Board of Education's approval. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt answers questions during an Associated Press interview in his office, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Topeka, Kan. Schmidt says he believes both counties and local school districts can opt out of Gov. Laura Kelly's order requiring K-12 schools to have staff and students wear masks. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt answers questions during an Associated Press interview in his office, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Topeka, Kan. Schmidt says he believes both counties and local school districts can opt out of Gov. Laura Kelly's order requiring K-12 schools to have staff and students wear masks. (AP Photo/John Hanna)