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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Governor Cuomo on School Re-Opening: Data-Driven State Guidance, Local Input and Many Unanswered Questions | Ed In The Apple

Governor Cuomo on School Re-Opening: Data-Driven State Guidance, Local Input and Many Unanswered Questions | Ed In The Apple

Governor Cuomo on School Re-Opening: Data-Driven State Guidance, Local Input and Many Unanswered Questions



Governor Cuomo has emphasized and re-emphasized; pandemic decisions will be made by the governor, including decisions on school re-openings
“The state law governing schools and business closings or openings has been in effect since the pandemic first started and all such decisions are made by state government and not local government. Of course the state consults with local stakeholders and when it comes to opening schools in New York City we will consult with parents, teachers, health officials and local elected officials – but the Governor has said any determination is premature at this point and we will need to see how the virus develops.
. The Governor hopes schools will reopen but will not endanger the health of students or teachers, and will make the determination once we have more current information.
(Governor Cuomo Communications Director, 7/2/20)
This morning Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza released a list of specific details relating to New York City school re-opening.
The New York Times (here) and other news outlets (here) quickly reported the New York City plans
Later in the morning Governor Cuomo held his regularly scheduled presser, and CONTINUE READING: Governor Cuomo on School Re-Opening: Data-Driven State Guidance, Local Input and Many Unanswered Questions | Ed In The Apple