Judge orders New York Department of Health to revisit social distancing guidelines for schools
Supreme Court Judge Emilio Colaiacovo has ordered the New York State Department of Health to revisit its school social distancing guidelines by Friday.
and last updated 2021-04-27 18:10:27-04
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) â Supreme Court Judge Emilio Colaiacovo has ordered the New York State Department of Health to revisit its school social distancing guidelines by Friday.
Parents are suing both the Orchard Park and Williamsville School Districts to return to school in person full time in Judge Colaiavcovo s court.
Both school districts said they can not accommodate all students with six feet of social distance, but can with three.
Superintendent: Buffalo Public Schools will not reduce minimum distance from six feet to three feet
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and last updated 2021-04-14 19:28:08-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â During a Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash announced that the district will not reduce the minimum distance between people from six feet to three feet.
The superintendent said this decision was made with a recommendation from the district s medical director.
The New York State Department of Health released updated guidance on Friday that allows school districts in the state to reduce the minimum distance between people from six feet to three feet.
Williamsville Central School District announces plan for return to in-person learning
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and last updated 2021-04-12 10:56:03-04
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) â Friday, New York State released updated guidance regarding in-person learning. The state s updated guidance said schools can reduce the minimum physical distance between students in classrooms from six feet to three feet.
On March 19, the CDC issued a new recommendation that with face coverings students at K-12 schools should maintain a distance of at least three feet in classroom settings.
Monday, the Williamsville Central School District released its plan for a return to in-person learning in response to the new state guidance.