Children of Essential Service Workers (ESWs)

Last updated on August 10, 2020

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School districts and independent school authorities should have the necessary plans in place to be able to shift between stages if and when required.

Last update: August 10, 2020

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For all stages
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3 to 4
Stage 5

For all stages

If desired, school districts/authorities can partner with a licensed child care provider or become licensed to provide before and after school care.

Stage 1

Regular operating levels of in-class instruction.

Stage 2

Accommodate older children of ESWs if the child has a disability that precludes them from being alone in a home environment.

Stage 3 to 4

Provide in-school instruction to children of ESWs (ages 5-12) during regular school hours, based on parent/caregiver need. Schools must prioritize placements for children of ESWs employed in health and health services, social services, law enforcement, first responders, and emergency response.

Accommodate older children of ESWs if the child has a disability that precludes them from being alone in a home environment.

Outreach to community child care providers to coordinate available options for before and after school care and early childhood care (ages 0-5), as required based on local circumstances.

Stage 5

No in-school supports provided.

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