(Ridgefield, WA) -- A group of about 30 students walked out of class at Ridgefield High School to protest the mask requirement. The students say they mask usage to be a choice. The school district says it's following the state's requirements. Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he'll announce next week when the indoor mask requirement will be dropped. Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says he advised the Governor and state health leaders to make masks optional.