Georgia covid 19 school guidelines. Georgias path to recovery for k 12 schools offers a tiered. Failure to comply with executive orders is a misdemeanor offense. School leaders in georgia have new guidance from the state about how to open in the fall and react to changing health conditions during the covid 19 pandemic.
Many of these guidelines will remain in place until at least september 10. On april 23 governor kemp began issuing a series of executive orders outlining guidelines for georgians to limit the spread of covid 19 once the statewide shelter in place order ended. Georgia department of education receives usda approval for school meal flexibility.
Resources for schools and childcare centers. Limiting the number of patrons inside the. The plan is restrictive and provides for conditioning only.
The georgia department of education gadoe is working closely with the office of the governor the georgia department of public health gadph and other agencies to ensure local school districts parents and students have the most accurate and up to date information regarding covid 19 commonly called coronavirus. Cleaning and disinfection recommendations. Talking with children about coronavirus disease 2019.
Two federal waivers have been approved to extend alternative meal service flexibility in the case of extended closures due to covid 19. As the data related to covid 19 continues to improve restrictions may be reduced after input from our health care professionals and guidance from our governor. Schools and childcare centers can take precautions to protect students children and staff from the spread of respiratory illnesses which includes coronavirus disease 2019 covid 19.
Such measures shall include. Please note all retail businesses including food establishments such as retail and wholesale grocery stores but not to include food processing plants or wholesale sandwich and salad manufacturers shall implement additional measures to prevent the spread of covid 19 as practicable.