Updates have been made to align with new school resources and tools that were released on July 23rd and 24^th and latest COVID-19 information. The Considerations are intended to help school administrators: (1) promote behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19, (2) maintain healthy environments, (3) maintain healthy operations, and (4) prepare for when someone gets sick. Below are 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 cloth face coverings
• 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 …continued .
  [Original Source: CDC]