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Conn. Program to Keep Kids in School During Pandemic Could Be Rolled Out Nationwide
A program here in Connecticut that was recommended to keep kids in school during the pandemic could now be rolled out nationwide. The Biden administration announced an optional “Test to Stay” policy; it’s essentially the same thing as Connecticut’s “Screen and Stay” program, which was announced last month. It allows unvaccinated students to stay in school even if they...
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Parents Share Thoughts About State's ‘Screen and Stay' School Initiative
Gov. Ned Lamont has announced a new ‘Screen and Stay’ initiative for Connecticut schools that choose to participate. Under the new plan, students and staff who are not fully vaccinated would be able to stay in school after close contact with someone who has COVID-19 in certain situations. Kelly Santana tells NBC Connecticut she’s not fully on board with...
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Parents Weigh In On School COVID Protocol Changes
Parents weighed in about changes to the state’s close contact policy for schools known as ‘screen and stay’.