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Adapt, Advance, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together
Social Distancing
Requirements
• In conjunction with the considerations outlined above concerning classroom and
hallway social distancing rules, assist staff and students to maintain social distancing
between individuals to reduce the transmission of the virus per the public health
guidelines at that time.
• Be prepared to adjust the approach to social distancing if guidance from the CDC
or DPH changes due to shifting public health data or evolving understanding of
COVID-19 disease, including transmission.
Guidance
• Maintain the recommended social distancing to the maximum extent possible.
• Prepare in advance for times when social distancing may be particularly difficult,
including but not limited to:
Material Sharing
Guidance
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Accommodating students with special health care needs or disabilities whose
learning (e.g., direct instruction) or other needs (e.g., assisting with toileting or
ambulation) may require closer proximity and/or direct contact.
Conducting health assessments or screenings when there is a suspicion that
symptoms exist or there was exposure (e.g., the school nurse listening to lung
sounds).
• Develop protocols to minimize the need to have multiple students sharing high touch
materials to the extent possible. Plan in advance by determining if additional supplies
are necessary. These materials include, but are not limited to books, computers,
calculators, writing utensils, computer keyboards/headphones, and art supplies.
• Appropriately clean, disinfect, or sanitize materials at the end of each school day,
consistent with CDC guidelines.
Use of Face Coverings, Masks, and Face Shields
Requirements
• Adopt policies requiring use of face coverings for all students and staff when they
are inside the school building, with certain exceptions listed below.
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For anyone who has trouble breathing, or anyone who is unconscious,
incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance,
face coverings and masks should not be required, per CDC guidance.