MAHB has posted a new technical assistance document entitled “Summary of Local Board of Health (LBOH) Relevant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)” that can be downloaded here Final – Privacy Issues in Schools 10.6.2020 Final – Privacy Issues in Schools 10.6.2020.

As all students are returning to school this fall in either the completely remote, completely in-person or different types of hybrid models featuring both remote and in-person learning, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provides ongoing guidance and support to cities and town.  By navigating to their main website COVID-19 information page http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/ , you will find detailed information pertaining to the bulleted outline provided by MAHB above. School districts should also consult the state Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 page at www.mass.gov/covid19 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for schools to even more information.