Federal COVID-19 Guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• CDC’s Interim Guidance for Administrators of U.S. Childcare Programs & K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Updated Mar. 1, 2021

• CDC’s COVID-19 Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation - Updated Feb. 26, 2021

• CDC’s Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations. Provides recommendations on the cleaning and disinfection of school facilities for COVID-19 - Updated Jan. 5, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• EPA provides a list of disinfectants for use against COVID-19 and also a frequently asked question section on disinfectants and COVID-19

U.S. Department of Education (ED)

• CCSSO Consideration Guidance on Allowable use of ESSER Funds for School Construction - Dec. 2021

• FAQ - ESSER Programs and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Programs Guidance - May 2021

• COVID-19 Handbook Vol.2 - Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs - April 9, 2021

• COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel

• Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS), Technical Assistance Center provides an infectious disease planning guide and other specialized training materials: https://rems.ed.gov/Docs/Zip%20Files/Infectious_Diseases.zip

The Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• OSHA provides guidance on COVID-19 control and prevention for workers and the environments they work in.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• The Department of Homeland Security released guidance on workers who are essential to critical infrastructure. (revised Dec. 16, 2020)

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