State issues guidance for in-school summer programs

CONCORD- The New Hampshire Department of Education has issued guidance to assist local schools in safely opening their building for in-school summer programs. The guidance, drafted in in cooperation with DHHS, Bureau of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease Control and the Bureau of Special Medical Services, is designed to protect educators, staff, and students.

Recommendations include:
•    Maintaining social distancing,
•    Maintaining hand hygiene, sanitation, and illness policies.
•    Use of washable/reusable masks,
•    Providing safe drop-off/pick-up and meal procedures,
•    Increasing time spent outside.

“This guidance should help schools with ways to open their facilities safely for summer programs, ranging from summer classes and special education services to use by community groups such as Sunday School and in-school drivers education,” said Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. “We want to provide the best information possible to local school officials so they can decide how best to use their facilities this summer.”
 
Guidance for Providing Services and Support to Students During the Summer