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DC Health, Phase 2 Schools Reopening Guidance (March 1, 2021)

Phase 2 Schools Reopening Guidance

DC Health · District of Columbia (Sector regulator)

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Jurisdiction
District of Columbia
Level
Sector regulator
Authority
Mayor's Order 2021-038 sec. IX; OSSE authority over schools
Issued
2021-03-01 Mar. 1, 2021
Effective
2021-03-01
End
Superseded by the 2021-22 school guidance of July-August 2021 (read as 2021-06-30)
In force
Mar. 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolation
Addressees
  • public, charter and private schools
Functions reached
  • IN in-person instruction conditions
  • WF staff screening
  • TR
  • FS meals in classrooms
Collection
District of Columbia DC

Operative words

Schools must perform a daily health screen for all students and staff entering the building.... Individuals who are under quarantine... or have a test result pending must not enter the school.... All students and staff must wear non-medical face coverings or face masks at all times... Schools must ensure appropriate physical distancing

Enforcement

OSSE and DC Health

Notes

The Mayor's March 15, 2021 presentation describes the guidance as best practice with mandatory masking and distancing principles