Connecticut COVID-19 Response
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Education
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Will schools be allowed to reopen for the 2020 - 2021 school year?
7/1/2020Schools will be allowed to reopen for the new school year with in-person classroom learning if the State's COVID-19 containment efforts remain successful
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Are graduations allowed? What are the rules for attending graduation ceremonies?
6/11/2020Graduation ceremonies will be allowed but with specific guidelines in place
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6/8/2020
The State Department of Education (SDE) has received a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for the standardized testing requirements each school is required to complete annually. The Governor has also suspended state testing assessments for the school year.
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How will students who depend on school meals continue to participate in this program?
6/8/2020The State Department of Education continues to aid in the effort to ensure that school districts are able to continue delivering meals to students under the school lunch and breakfast programs.
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Will Advanced Placement (AP) tests still be administered this spring?
6/7/2020Beginning on Wednesday, March 25, you can attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country.
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Now that schools are closed, what resources are available for at-home learning for my child?
4/6/2020First, please check with your child’s teacher, with your school district, and with your local public library.
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Will my child still be able to graduate school on time?
4/6/2020The Commissioner of Education has received the authority to temporarily waive any requirements he deems necessary to address the impact of COVID-19 and school class cancellations. Please check with your local school system for specific information.