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January 4, 2021 Cuomo says schools will remain open unless positivity rate is above community average

guidanceforschoolsinredandorangezones.pdf

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

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

  • 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 releases new resources and tools to support opening schools

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 8, 2020

Governor Cuomo's Reopening Guidance Timeline announced
during July 8, 2020 Press Conference

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-photos-audio-rush-transcript-governor-cuomo-responds-president-trump-schools-school

NYS Reopening New York

NYS Education Department
Reopening Schools Task Force

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

NYS Center for School Health