ALBANY, NY – On a teleconference on Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all New York School Districts can reopen in the fall for in-person classes.

“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.” said Governor Cuomo.

As schools reopen, NYS is requiring all school districts to:

1) Post their remote learning plans & their testing/tracing plans online

2) Set dates for 3-5 discussion sessions with parents & community (prior to Aug 21)

3) Have at least one separate discussion with teachers alone

“In schools as elsewhere, masks are required when social distancing is impossible. Every student should plan to have one with them at all times. If a student does not have a mask, the school will be required to provide one.” said Governor Cuomo.

View the full Teleconference below –