Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto and pass a bill that requires in person learning for K-12 schools rather than online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights:

• Requires all local school administrative units to provide the option of in-person instruction to students in grades kindergarten through 12 enrolled in that unit (Sec. 1).

• Requires local school administrative units to comply with all requirements of the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12), as that guidance existed on February 2, 2021, for implementation of Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) and Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) that are appropriate to the Plan of reopening, as follows (Sec. 2-1):

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) to all students enrolled in that school with an individualized education program unless in-person instruction is not permitted under that student's program or plan; and

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) or Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) for all other students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 in that unit. It is the discretion of the local board whether in-person instruction shall be provided under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing), Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing), or both Plans as necessary to address the needs of different school settings.

• Authorizes local boards of education to adjust student assignments as necessary for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year to comply with in-person instruction plan requirements and ensure efficient use of school resources (Sec. 2-2).

• Specifies work accommodations for classroom teachers during the 2020-2021 school year if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 as follows (Sec. 2-3):

• A remote work option, for any classroom teacher who provides documentation from a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner; and

• Local boards of education are not required to provide accommodations for employees when no accommodations exist.

• Authorizes local boards of education to make day-to-day decisions concerning whether shifting individual schools or individual classrooms that are providing in-person instruction to remote instruction is necessary due to COVID-19 exposures that result in insufficient school personnel or required student quarantines (Sec. 2-4).

• Specifies in-person instruction includes all of the following components (Sec. 3):

• It is offered to the student in person by a teacher of record on a local school administrative unit campus;

• Meal service; and

• Transportation services to the campus where the student is assigned.

• Specifies that local boards of education are encouraged to coordinate with local health departments and other vaccine providers to facilitate coordinating and scheduling COVID-19 vaccination events for frontline K-12 school-based employees (Sec. 4).

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Vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper III

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires in person learning for K-12 schools rather than online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights:

• Requires all local school administrative units to provide the option of in-person instruction to students in grades kindergarten through 12 enrolled in that unit (Sec. 1).

• Requires local school administrative units to comply with all requirements of the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12), as that guidance existed on February 2, 2021, for implementation of Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) and Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) that are appropriate to the Plan of reopening, as follows (Sec. 2-1):

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) to all students enrolled in that school with an individualized education program unless in-person instruction is not permitted under that student's program or plan; and

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) or Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) for all other students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 in that unit. It is the discretion of the local board whether in-person instruction shall be provided under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing), Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing), or both Plans as necessary to address the needs of different school settings.

• Authorizes local boards of education to adjust student assignments as necessary for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year to comply with in-person instruction plan requirements and ensure efficient use of school resources (Sec. 2-2).

• Specifies work accommodations for classroom teachers during the 2020-2021 school year if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 as follows (Sec. 2-3):

• A remote work option, for any classroom teacher who provides documentation from a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner; and

• Local boards of education are not required to provide accommodations for employees when no accommodations exist.

• Authorizes local boards of education to make day-to-day decisions concerning whether shifting individual schools or individual classrooms that are providing in-person instruction to remote instruction is necessary due to COVID-19 exposures that result in insufficient school personnel or required student quarantines (Sec. 2-4).

• Specifies in-person instruction includes all of the following components (Sec. 3):

• It is offered to the student in person by a teacher of record on a local school administrative unit campus;

• Meal service; and

• Transportation services to the campus where the student is assigned.

• Specifies that local boards of education are encouraged to coordinate with local health departments and other vaccine providers to facilitate coordinating and scheduling COVID-19 vaccination events for frontline K-12 school-based employees (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires in person learning for K-12 schools rather than online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlights:

• Requires all local school administrative units to provide the option of in-person instruction to students in grades kindergarten through 12 enrolled in that unit (Sec. 1).

• Requires local school administrative units to comply with all requirements of the Strong Schools NC Public Health Toolkit (K-12), as that guidance existed on February 2, 2021, for implementation of Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) and Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) that are appropriate to the Plan of reopening, as follows (Sec. 2-1):

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) to all students enrolled in that school with an individualized education program unless in-person instruction is not permitted under that student's program or plan; and

• Local boards of education must provide the option of in-person instruction under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing) or Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing) for all other students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12 in that unit. It is the discretion of the local board whether in-person instruction shall be provided under Plan A (Minimal Social Distancing), Plan B (Moderate Social Distancing), or both Plans as necessary to address the needs of different school settings.

• Authorizes local boards of education to adjust student assignments as necessary for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year to comply with in-person instruction plan requirements and ensure efficient use of school resources (Sec. 2-2).

• Specifies work accommodations for classroom teachers during the 2020-2021 school year if an individual has been exposed to COVID-19 as follows (Sec. 2-3):

• A remote work option, for any classroom teacher who provides documentation from a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed nurse practitioner; and

• Local boards of education are not required to provide accommodations for employees when no accommodations exist.

• Authorizes local boards of education to make day-to-day decisions concerning whether shifting individual schools or individual classrooms that are providing in-person instruction to remote instruction is necessary due to COVID-19 exposures that result in insufficient school personnel or required student quarantines (Sec. 2-4).

• Specifies in-person instruction includes all of the following components (Sec. 3):

• It is offered to the student in person by a teacher of record on a local school administrative unit campus;

• Meal service; and

• Transportation services to the campus where the student is assigned.

• Specifies that local boards of education are encouraged to coordinate with local health departments and other vaccine providers to facilitate coordinating and scheduling COVID-19 vaccination events for frontline K-12 school-based employees (Sec. 4).

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