Cuomo: All School Districts Can Reopen

Governor Says Schools Can Reopen Despite Coronavirus

New York Governor Cuomo Holds Briefing In New York NEW YORK, NY - JULY 23: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes off a protective mask during the daily media briefing at the Office of the Governor of the State of New York on July 23, 2020 in New York City. The Governor said the state liquor authority has suspended 27 bar and restaurant alcohol licenses for violations of social distancing rules as public officials try to keep the coronavirus outbreak under control. (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

August 07, 2020 at 12:25 pm EDT

As schools reopen NYS is requiring all school districts to Post their remote learning plans & their testing/tracing plans online, Set dates for 3-5 discussion sessions with parents & community (prior to Aug 21) and have at least one separate discussion with teachers alone.

Masks are required when social distancing is impossible. The Governor went on to say that every student should plan to have one with them at all times. If a student does not have a mask, their school will be required to provide one.

More information is available at NY.GOV.

Every region is well below our COVID infection limit, therefore all school districts are authorized to open.

If the infection rate spikes, the guidance will change accordingly.

School districts are required to submit plans to NYS for review.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) August 7, 2020