Paying for precautions | The cost of sending students back to in-person learning
The CDC released school reopening guidelines late last week. Now, school systems have to wait to see if they’ll be provided the funds to pay for them. Author: Connor Rhiel Updated: 6:03 PM EST February 15, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Last week, the CDC released renewed guidelines for schools to safely reopen. Much of the precautions remain the same, with an emphasis on mask-wearing and social distancing.
Notes on ventilation and community spread are included as well.
Governments at every level are encouraging school systems to make their way back to school, but only under these conditions. While President Joe Biden, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and other officials trumpet the relative safety of schools under the guidelines, there s still a big question looming: How will they pay for it?