Court Rules Mask and Test Mandates at Brandenburg Primary Schools Were Lawful

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court upheld the 2021 COVID-19 regulations, citing proportionality and public health protection.

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court ruled that the 2021 mask and test requirements for Brandenburg primary schools were lawful.
The court found the measures to be proportional, balancing public health protection with students' educational rights.
Exceptions to the rules included mask-free periods during outdoor breaks, sports classes, and classroom ventilation times.
COVID-19 tests were permitted to be conducted at home, and students who opted out could participate in remote learning.
The court did not allow an appeal to the Federal Administrative Court, though a complaint against this decision remains possible.