School districts fine-tune back-to-school plans amid new surge in COVID-19 cases
With masks remaining optional, Manatee and Sarasota counties are hoping the school year will open as normally as possible Author: Adaure Achumba Updated: 10:02 PM EDT July 27, 2021
BRADENTON, Fla. Districts leaders in Manatee and Sarasota counties are hoping the school year will open as normally as possible despite concerns about rising COVID-19 cases.
The Manatee County School board met Tuesday to discuss requirements ahead of the August 10 opening including proposed COVID protocols.
Last week, around 18,000 elementary school parents filled out a survey on masking and if they would prefer a mask-only classroom for their children.
Manatee schools asking parents about mask preference for classrooms
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