Reykdal releases school reopening guidelines

OLYMPIA — The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has released an initial set of guidelines for re-opening schools in the fall.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said the District Planning Guide is based on data provided by the state Department of Health, combined with suggestions from the 123-person Reopening Washington Schools Workgroup.

“To be very clear, it is my expectation that schools will open this fall for in-person instruction,” Reykdal said.

Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation June 11 stating he cannot guarantee the opening.

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