Return to School in the COVID-19 Era - Student Issues (Part 1)

Host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith attorneys Aimee Perry and Desiree Serrano about the latest developments on COVID-19 and students, with a focus on Senate Bill 98 and the most recent state agency directives and guidance heading into the 2020-2021 school year.
Show Notes & References
- 2:18 - Requirements for in-person instruction
- 2:40 - Senate Bill (SB) 98
- 5:12 - Daily live interaction
- 7:16 - Distance learning
- 8:54 - California Department of Education's Distance Learning FAQs
- 11:13 - July 17, 2020 CDPH COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School Based Programs, CDPH COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Learning Framework for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year
- 14:18 - Guidance on back-and-forth openings/closings
- 15:33 - Individual school closures
- 16:59 - School district closures
- 17:21 - Recommendations to avoid closures
- 18:59 - Exemptions for face coverings in school settings
- 20:24 - Daily instructional minute requirements
- 21:54 - School attendance
As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this News Brief does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.