Gov. Kelly to sign executive order to delay reopening of schools

Gov. Laura Kelly will sign an executive order Monday that will delay the start of school until after Labor Day. Kelly made the announcement Wednesday during a news conference and said the delay will give school districts the time to finalize their own reopening plans. School will be delayed until Sept. 9. Each individual school district’s reopening plan will be based off recommendations and mandates set forth by the Kansas State Department of Education. … The State Board of Education’s guidelines call for teachers and staff to wear masks inside and suggests all students be told to wear them if they’re in middle or high school. It recommends hourly hand-washing, daily temperature checks for all staff, and limiting visitors and the movement of students. The guidelines also say all students should be observed daily for signs of illness.
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