With COVID-19 still circulating around the world, the CDC has recently released guidance to help people protect themselves. Experts know more about the virus than ever and everyday people now have more tools to fight it however, this new guidance acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. The good news is that we are […]
PDF What is 504? A Federal Law that prohibits disability discrimination and guarantees students with disabilities equal access to educational opportunities, including free appropriate public education (FAPE) in public elementary and secondary schools. 504 During COVID-19? Responsibility for schools to comply with Section 504 during COVID-19 continues regardless of how schools provide education: virtually, in-person,
The Minnesota Department of Education is maintaining a website with guidance relating to special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find data about special education instruction, guidance for recovery of special education services, information about the New Minnesota Special Education Recovery Services Law, and resources for families.
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All Minnesotans ages 5 and older are eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. The State of Minnesota has created a website to help families find vaccines for their children and answer questions they might have about the vaccine. Call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 if you need help finding
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released Best Practices for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools. MDH recommends that pre-K through grade 12 schools follow the current recommendations from the CDC. Here are a few of the highlights: Face coverings: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend wearing face coverings on all
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On February 25, the CDC announced the COVID-19 Community Levels Tool to serve as a new framework for COVID-19 monitoring and prevention strategies. This guidance is recommended for all communities, including school, childcare, and other settings where children participate, to use in determining when to apply mitigation practices. The CDC’s K-12 guidance webpage has been
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to encourage schools to implement safety measures to keep students healthy and safe from COVID-19. One of these measures includes COVID-19 testing. CDC has also updated the School Testing for COVID-19 webpage with tools and resources to support school-based testing, including posters and social media messages.
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The CDC has released additional information about the new quarantine and isolation guidance first announced on December 27, 2021. The CDC guidance applies to the general population, including K-12 schools. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reviewing the detailed guidance and will be updating materials to align with CDC recommendations. These revised guidelines allow
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The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services released a Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs in the Least Restrictive Environment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Many topics are covered including meeting timelines, ensuring implementation of initial evaluation and reevaluation procedures, determining eligibility for special education and
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Schools can now place secondary orders for BD Veritor At-Home COVID-19 tests. The State of Minnesota is making these rapid, antigen tests available for use by school staff and students at no cost. Schools can now place up to two orders for one test per student and one test per staff member with an additional
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