With Long Island students heading back to class in just weeks, the mask debate has been reignited among parents and school officials.

STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS: Back-to-school resources

The state Education Department announced that it will leave the decision of mask mandates up to individual districts.

Sayville School District officials discussed possible reopening policies Tuesday evening at virtual superintendent round table.

Sayville officials say they will continue to discuss with the community how to move forward before announcing their final policies.