(4) Individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask, face covering or face shield except as exempted in section (5) or (6) of this rule when:

(a) In an indoor space; and

(b) In an outdoor space if the individuals cannot or do not consistently maintain at least six feet of distance from individuals not in their household.

(5) A mask, face covering, or face shield is not required when an individual:

(a) Is under five years of age or not yet in kindergarten; unless an individual is using public transportation or in transportation hubs in which case an individual under two years of age is not required to wear a mask, face covering or face shield.

(b) Is sleeping.

(c) Is actively eating or drinking.

(d) Is engaged in an activity that makes wearing a mask, face covering or face shield not feasible, such as when actively swimming.

(e) Is in a private individual workspace.

(f) Must remove the mask, face covering or face shield briefly because the individual’s identity needs to be confirmed by visual comparison, such as at a bank or if interacting with law enforcement.

(g) Is practicing or playing a competitive sport at any level.

(h) Is officiating a competitive sport that requires a high level of physical exertion by the official.

Specifically requirements on school grounds:

(3) Schools must ensure that all individuals, including but not limited to staff, students, contractors and visitors wear a mask, except as provided in sections (4) and (5) of this rule, when in an indoor setting:

(4) A face shield may be worn instead of a mask if an individual cannot wear a mask for medical reasons.

(5) An individual is not required to wear a mask under section (3) of this rule if the individual is:

(a) Actively eating or drinking.

(d) Engaged in a sport during physical education class such as swimming, other water sports, or a sport where wearing a mask could be a strangulation hazard such as gymnastics or wrestling.

(e) Is in a private individual workspace.

(f) Is under five years of age; unless an individual is using public transportation including school buses in which case an individual under two years of age is not required to wear a mask.

(g) Is practicing or playing a competitive extracurricular sport at any level.

(6) Nothing in this rule is intended to prohibit a school from complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.