Gov. Roy Cooper
After weeks of contentious debate, state Democrats and Republicans came to a meeting of the minds Wednesday on a plan to more fully reopen North Carolina’s public schools.
The Senate is expected to vote on the legislation today. The House could also take the bill up as early as today. The goal is for the bill to become law as soon as possible.
“This compromise bill represents an opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to all agree on a process moving forward,” House Speaker Tim Moore, (R-Cleveland), said during a press conference.
The legislation will take effect 21 days after it’s signed by Gov. Roy Cooper.
Opinion: N.C. Lawmakers Should Allocate the Money Schools Need to Reopen Safely
To the North Carolina General Assembly:
This past week, community members were made aware of an email that was sent to teachers in Durham Public Schools. The email gave teachers who did not want to come back in person three options. The first provided them with ways to take a leave of absence (taking medical leave, family leave, temporary extension of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act). The other two were resignation or retirement. The email ended with, âit is our goal in Human Resources to support you through the tough decisions that many may face.âÂ
New Hanover County Schools is preparing for 85% of its K-5 students to resume full-time, face-to-face learning Monday. With more students in classrooms, teachers will need to settle for 3-feet of social distancing over 6, the recommended spacing by the CDC. (Port City Daily photo/Alexandria Sands)
NEW HANOVER COUNTY – More than 9,500 New Hanover County Schools elementary students will return to their classroom desks five days a week starting Monday with just about 3 feet of distancing.
“We’re moving ahead with March 8,” Board of Education Chair Stefanie Adams said on a phone call last week. “I feel good, and I am very proud of the work that’s being done by the central office and at the school level to prepare to bring back our students fully into the classroom.”
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