Arkansas school districts wait on guidance from state as COVID cases surge
The state health department is still finalizing its back-to-school plans for schools as COVID-19 cases climb in the state. Author: Kathryn Gilker Updated: 6:39 PM CDT July 20, 2021
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Despite an increase in COVID-19 cases, Arkansas schools are getting ready to welcome back students to the classroom. But so far, the state hasn’t issued guidance for districts on how to begin the school year safely.
Arkansas school districts must submit ready for learning plans to the state to return to school during the ongoing pandemic safely. Still, most districts haven’t done that yet because they are waiting on back-to-school guidance from the Arkansas Department of Health.
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Local schools ponder whether to lift mask requirements for students
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will give a decision on lifting the state-wide mask mandate at the end of March. Some schools say they might stick with the masks anyway. Author: Bailey Devane Updated: 5:55 PM CST March 11, 2021
SPRINGDALE, Ark. Leaders of local school districts are debating if students should continue wearing masks in class, even if Governor Asa Hutchinson lifts the mask mandate at the end of March.
Springdale Schools say their students are good about wearing masks, and their COVID-19 numbers are lower than ever. So with only around nine weeks left in the school year, Springdale Schools say they might keep the facemask requirement if the mandate is lifted.