Last Updated April 2, 2020

 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Schools

COVID-19 K-12 Resource Homepage > School Closures

UPDATE: April 1, 2020 | Governor Kemp announced all K-12 public schools will remain closed for the remainder of this school year.

March 26, 2020 | Governor Kemp signed an executive order closing all K-12 public schools through April 24, 2020.

Specifically, in the Governor's executive order:

• It is furthered ordered: ​ That public elementary and secondary schools shall remain closed for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020 with limited exceptions for meal preparation and distribution, continuity of distant learning  opportunities, and any other necessary functions as determined by the local school superintendent.

March 16, 2020 | Governor Kemp signed an executive order closing all K-12 public schools through March 31, 2020.

In-person reporting and employee safety guidance (GaDOE)

Resources

• April 1st Executive Order
  
• March 26th Executive Order
• March 16th Executive Order

Guidance

• CDC Guidance for Cleaning School Facilities​ (CDC)​
• Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out (CDC)

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Georgia Department of Education's COVID-19 Resources, Supports, and Guidance
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