Guidance for Reopening IA Schools

Guidance for Reopening IA Schools

Normal activities can resume starting July 1, according to the IA Dept.

Of Education

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"* i'm katie lange.

And i'm george mallet.

We begin tonight with breaking news.... while minnesotans are still waiting to find out what the pandemic means for school this fall ?

"* iowans are gettig answers tonight.

Kimt news three's nick kruszalnicki joins us live now with a closer look at the plans.

Xxx the iowa department of education is letting k through 12 schools... like hoover elementary school here ?

"* reopen to normal activities starting july first... or this upcoming wednesday.

Health screenings will not be required.

The department of education say screening for one symptom may not be a good indicator.

Students could show mild or no symptoms. face coverings and social distancing also will not be required.

I reached out to state representative sharon steckman to get her thought's on the deparment of education's plan.

Xxx every district should make their own decision.

We have areas where there's not much going on and then in cerro gordo county our numbers have doubled in two weeks.

Is that something we really want to put out there for our kids and our students?

Here are some of the measures the department of education ?

"(will?

"( require: schools must: teach proper hand washing... provide the appropriate p?

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"*e and training for employees who have a medium?

"* to high?

"*ri exposure... post signs on how to stop the spread of illness... and have a general framework for cleaning practices following c?

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"* guidance.

Schools may implement their own measures after consulting with a lawyer and local public health officials.

Live in mason city ?

"* nick kruszalnicki ?

"* thank you nick.

Iowa schools will have to submit and wait for approval on their return to learn plans.

The minnesota department of education is expected to release its decision on school