FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — California health officials have released guidelines that would allow elementary schools to reopen their campuses for in-person classes if they apply for a waiver.
Public and private grade schools serving kids in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or first through sixth-grade classes can request the waiver.
The state will consider waivers for schools in counties on the state’s monitoring list if they meet a list of criteria set by the California Department of Public Health.
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School districts that apply must first discuss the plan with labor unions, parents, and community organizations. The district’s reopening plans for elementary schools must be available online for review and follow the school industry guidelines for reopening set by the state health department.
In addition to the school district’s health and safety plan, state health officials will also look at their county’s hospita