Educators, parents react to state's plan for $173M COVID-19 testing program next fall
To ensure in-person learning during the upcoming school year, the state plans on launching a statewide covid-19 testing program for school districts.
and last updated 2021-07-08 08:05:59-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â To ensure in-person learning with minimal disruptions, the state plans to launch a new coronavirus testing program at school districts statewide.
The Colorado Department of Health and Human Services says the program will be geared toward K-12 educators and students, and utilize $173 million in federal funds. The goal of the program is to provide access to frequent testing opportunities to help slow disease transmission, particularly among students too young to be vaccinated.