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January 4, 2021 Cuomo says schools will remain open unless positivity rate is above community average
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Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Public and Non-Public Schools Located in Areas Designated as “Red” or “Orange” Cluster Zones Under the New York State Cluster Action Initiative
Updated December 4, 2020,
November 30, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Winter Plan to Combat COVID-19 Surge in New York State
NYS Cluster Action Initiative: Restrictions to Microclusters
September 8, 2020 Governor Cuomo Launches "The COVID-19 Report Card"
August 24, 2020 Guidance Related to Hand Sanitizer on School Buses
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts and transportation providers will have the authority to allow students and district staff to have personal-size bottles of sanitizer, whose contents should not exceed 8 ounces in volume, while aboard the bus.
August 7, 2020
Governor Cuomo's Reopening Announcement
Governor Cuomo's Reopening Announcement
Gov. Cuomo says all New York school districts have authorization to reopen. Districts must implement their plans and work with parents, according to the governor.
The governor says schools should post remote learning plans, have a clear plan for COVID-19 testing for students and teachers, and have a plan for contact tracing that is easily accessible to parents.
Gov. Cuomo says schools should also hold at least three listening sessions for parents before school begins in the fall. Big districts should hold five sessions.
A separate discussion should be held for just teachers.
Gov. Cuomo: If the school's plan is not approved by the state, the school can't open.
July 23, 2020
CDC Updates and Resources
CDC Updates and Resources
The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall
CDC releases new resources and tools to support opening schools
July 22, 2020
NYSDOH Guidance: Clarified Response Questions
July 16, 2020
State Education Department Issues Guidance to Reopen New York State Schools
July 16, 2020
NYSPHSAA To Delay Fall Sports Start Date & Cancel Fall Championships
July 13, 2020
Finalized DOH and Reimagine Education Advisory Council Guidance and Guiding Principles Available
July 13, 2020
Cuomo Unveils Formula For NY Schools To Open — And Stay Open
'Purely on the numbers': Gov. Cuomo outlines formula that NY will use to determine whether schools reopen
July 13, 2020
Board of Regents Reopening Guidance
July 13, 2020
Regulatory Flexibility for the Reopening Schools
July 8, 2020
Governor Cuomo's Reopening Guidance Timeline announced
during July 8, 2020 Press Conference
during July 8, 2020 Press Conference
The White House: Education
NYS Reopening New York
NYS Education Department
Reopening Schools Task Force
Reopening Schools Task Force