Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast

Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast


Episode 40: Return to School in the COVID-19 Era – Student Issues (Part 1)

July 31, 2020

Host Sloan Simmons talks with Lozano Smith attorneys Desiree Serrano and Aimee Perry about the latest developments on COVID-19 and students, with a focus on Senate Bill 98 and the most recent state agency directives and guidance heading into the 2020-2021 school year.

Show Notes & References

2:18 – Requirements for in-person instruction
2:40 – Senate Bill (SB) 98
5:12 – Daily live interaction
7:16 – Distance learning
8:54 – California Department of Education’s Distance Learning FAQs
11:13 – July 17, 2020 CDPH COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School Based Programs, CDPH COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Learning Framework for K-12 Schools in California, 2020-2021 School Year
14:18 – Guidance on back-and-forth openings/closings
15:33 – Individual school closures
16:59 – School district closures
17:21 – Recommendations to avoid closures
18:59 – Exemptions for face coverings in school settings
20:24 – Daily instructional minute requirements
21:54 – School attendance

Lozano Smith's COVID-19 Resources can be found here.

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