The CDC’s Operating schools during COVID-19: CDC’s Considerations was updated on October 29, 2020.
Changes to the considerations as of August 21, 2020:
- Expanded considerations on planning and preparing schools before opening
- Updated considerations on ventilation
- Updated considerations on food service
- Updated considerations for students who may be unable to wear masks
- Updated considerations for students with special healthcare needs and disabilities
- Updated considerations on cohorting, staggering, and alternating strategies
- Updated considerations on recognizing signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and screening
- Updated considerations on coping and support
- Updated considerations on making plans for accommodations
- Updated considerations for Direct Service Providers (DSPs)