On Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest guidance titled Preparing a Safe Return to School. The document states that “Schools are an important part of the infrastructure of communities and play a critical role in supporting the whole child, not just their academic achievement. This guidance is intended to aid school administrators as they consider how to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of students, teachers, other school staff, their families, and communities and prepare for educating students this fall.”

“The guidance described in this document is based on the best available evidence at this time. This guidance is meant to supplement—not replace—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which schools must comply.”

To view the guidelines, click here or go to:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/prepare-safe-return.html