The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has just updated their transportation guidance, which can be found online here: https://t.co/9LeGeMqRGj
Quoting the key operational change (red text):
• Distance
As of February 2021, physical distancing guidelines and resulting bus capacities have been updated per the below. Districts may adopt these updated standards only when the required mitigation measures outlined in the rest of this guidance document (wearing masks, opening windows, etc.) are followed.
In all cases, maximum distance between students should be maintained during boarding and transportation.
o Elementary schools:
As of February 2021, physical distancing guidelines and resulting bus capacities have been updated per the below. Districts may adopt these updated standards only when the required mitigation measures outlined in the rest of this guidance document (wearing masks, opening windows, etc.) are followed.
In all cases, maximum distance between students should be maintained during boarding and transportation.
o Elementary schools:
o Capacity limitations and physical distancing requirements for students on buses are lifted.
o Middle and high schools:
o Capacity limitations and physical distancing requirements for students on buses are lifted, except for middle and high schools in districts with high community prevalence.
o For middle and high schools in districts with high community prevalence, capacity limitations and physical distancing requirements on buses are amended to allow 2 students per bus bench.
o For middle and high schools in districts with high community prevalence, capacity limitations and physical distancing requirements on buses are amended to allow 2 students per bus bench.
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| DESE Updates Transportation Guidance |
