How Schools Are Reopening in Each State

Alabama
> Reopening plan: Hybrid model, 2 days a week in-person instruction, alternating AM and PM schedule
> Daily routine changes: Reinforce hand-washing, limit use of classroom materials. Travel between buildings should be stopped or minimized.
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for nurses and school visitors
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Reduce class sizes, limit entries and exits to school, use gyms as classrooms, desks facing the same direction, set up rooms, hallways and lunch areas so students can be 6 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,270 per 100,000 people — 6th highest (total: 110,954)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.9% — 23rd smallest (from 104,595 to 110,769)
> Population: 4.9 million

Alaska
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread, elementary school in-person, middle and high school distance learning
> Daily routine changes: Extended dismissal times, scheduled arrival times
> Mask or face covering rules: Encouraged whenever possible
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature and symptom screening for all
> Classroom space organization: Based on community spread, same groups every day, reduce mixing of students, space desks 6 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Based on community spread
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 768 per 100,000 people — 9th lowest (total: 5,666)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 10.1% — 7th largest (from 5,110 to 5,628)
> Population: 737,000

Arizona
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Assigned seating, designated arrival times or locations, lunch in classrooms
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Reduce class sizes, reorganize classrooms to allow 6 feet between students, install physical barriers
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,779 per 100,000 people — 3rd highest (total: 199,273)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 2.3% — 7th smallest (from 194,005 to 198,414)
> Population: 7.2 million

Arkansas
> Reopening plan: Must provide in-person instructions as option 5 days a week
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, no gatherings in hallways and cafeterias, rotating teachers, not students
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for children 10+ on buses, drivers, required for adults and students 10+ in school buildings
> Health screening precautions: Have screening stations, screening signs
> Classroom space organization: Repurpose unused spaces, modify existing spaces to allow for maximum distancing of students and staff
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,888 per 100,000 people — 14th highest (total: 56,894)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 8.0% — 13th largest (from 52,665 to 56,894)
> Population: 3.0 million

California
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread, alternate distance learning with in-person instruction
> Daily routine changes: Stagger cafeteria use, lunch in classrooms or outdoors, limit gatherings
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for adults and Grade 3 and up
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks, hand-washing required before entering school
> Classroom space organization: Reduce class sizes, keep students in same rooms, have portable hand-washing stations
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, social distancing required, should take place outside
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,702 per 100,000 people — 20th highest (total: 673,095)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 16 – Aug. 23: 6.8% — 24th largest (from 621,562 to 663,669)
> Population: 39.6 million

Colorado
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, maximize in-person learning
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, staggered arrival and dismissal times, assigned seating, limit capacity on buses
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for students 11+, required for staff and if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: At-home or on-site symptom screening, temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same groups every day if social distancing is difficult, one-way hallways, install physical barriers
> Extracurricular activities status: Vary by reopening phase
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 980 per 100,000 people — 11th lowest (total: 55,800)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.7% — 11th smallest (from 53,370 to 55,341)
> Population: 5.7 million

Connecticut
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, prepare for full reopening and hybrid model
> Daily routine changes: Less free movement through school facilities, assigned seating, frequent hand-washing
> Mask or face covering rules: Masks required for all when inside school
> Health screening precautions: Maximize social distancing, students bring their own water
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same groups every day Grades K-8, use gyms and auditoriums for classrooms
> Extracurricular activities status: Allow completely independent activities, such as yoga
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,457 per 100,000 people — 25th highest (total: 52,040)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 1.5% — 3rd smallest (from 51,267 to 52,011)
> Population: 3.6 million

Delaware
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Direct flow of people in common areas, do activities that allow for social distancing, minimize mixing of classes, stay with same group for no more than 15 minutes
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for staff and grades 4-12, recommended for Pre-K – 3 grade
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks at home, the state will provide testing for staff and students
> Classroom space organization: Individual desks, minimize table seating, use outdoor space for classrooms, desks facing the same direction
> Extracurricular activities status: Canceling recommended, off-site trips discontinued
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,754 per 100,000 people — 17th highest (total: 16,962)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 2.2% — 6th smallest (from 16,536 to 16,895)
> Population: 967,000

Florida
> Reopening plan: In-person instruction, unless barred by local directives
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms or outdoors, no sharing of supplies
> Mask or face covering rules: Up to each school
> Health screening precautions: Set up secondary clinic for kids showing symptoms
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same groups every day, convert cafeterias, libraries, gyms, auditoriums, and outdoor areas into classrooms
> Extracurricular activities status: Pursue virtual activities
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,843 per 100,000 people — 2nd highest (total: 605,502)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 4.6% — 16th smallest (from 576,094 to 602,829)
> Population: 21.3 million

Georgia
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Walking zones for in-person drop-off, schedule arrival times, schedule many outdoor activities, frequent hand-washing
> Mask or face covering rules: Personal choice
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks for all
> Classroom space organization: Close every other row of seats, use separate partitions in open spaces, use markings on floors or walls
> Extracurricular activities status: Cancel sports in which students may be in close contact
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,456 per 100,000 people — 5th highest (total: 258,354)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.3% — 19th largest (from 238,861 to 256,253)
> Population: 10.5 million

Hawaii
> Reopening plan: Distance learning for at least first few weeks
> Daily routine changes: Same groups every day, organize more virtual activities, lunch in classroom, stagger arrival and dismissal protocols
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screenings
> Classroom space organization: Install physical barriers, maintain social distancing, desks at least 3 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Canceling recommended
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 477 per 100,000 people — 3rd lowest (total: 6,769)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 30.9% — the largest (from 5,042 to 6,600)
> Population: 1.4 million

Idaho
> Reopening plan: Hybrid model, based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Limit physical interaction through group work, designate arrival points
> Mask or face covering rules: Required by some districts
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks for all
> Classroom space organization: Use large common areas for classrooms, remove unused desks, maximize social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Based on community spread
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,737 per 100,000 people — 19th highest (total: 30,475)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.6% — 15th largest (from 27,942 to 30,070)
> Population: 1.8 million

Illinois
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, with majority going remote
> Daily routine changes: Schedule restroom breaks, stagger arrivals and dismissals, restrict sharing of any items, stagger indoor and outdoor play
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for all students age 5+
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screenings and temperature checks for all
> Classroom space organization: Desks at least 6 feet apart in all directions, keep windows open, mark path of travel inside the classroom, assign student pods
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,754 per 100,000 people — 16th highest (total: 223,470)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 6.7% — 25th largest (from 207,854 to 221,790)
> Population: 12.7 million

Indiana
> Reopening plan: Most schools offer option of full-time in-person or distance learning
> Daily routine changes: Stay in single classroom, no mixing of classes or grade levels, discourage attendance awards, assign students to entrances
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for school staff
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Desks facing the same direction, consider broadcasting in-class instruction to multiple locations in the school
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,321 per 100,000 people — 22nd lowest (total: 88,421)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 8.1% — 12th largest (from 81,006 to 87,592)
> Population: 6.7 million

Iowa
> Reopening plan: Option for hybrid model or distance learning, at least 50% must be in-person instruction
> Daily routine changes: Up to each school
> Mask or face covering rules: Not recommended but allowed
> Health screening precautions: Up to each school
> Classroom space organization: Post signs on how to stop the spread of the virus, properly wash hands
> Extracurricular activities status: Up to each school
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,811 per 100,000 people — 15th highest (total: 57,156)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.5% — 16th largest (from 52,617 to 56,585)
> Population: 3.2 million

Kansas
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Designate single entry and exit points, staggered arrival and dismissal times, change bell schedule to minimize foot traffic
> Mask or face covering rules: REquired for staff, visitors, and most students
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks for staff
> Classroom space organization: Install physical barriers, physical guides to direct traffic, seating areas at least 6 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Pursue virtual activities
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,319 per 100,000 people — 21st lowest (total: 38,401)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 9.2% — 9th largest (from 35,167 to 38,401)
> Population: 2.9 million

Kentucky
> Reopening plan: Distance learning or a full return to in-person instruction
> Daily routine changes: Schedule arrival and dismissal times, direct traffic flow in hallways, assigned seating, schools may bring small groups of students for tutoring
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended or required, depending on local virus transmission level
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: One-way hallways, post signs showing proper social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, social distancing required
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 997 per 100,000 people — 13th lowest (total: 44,568)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 10.6% — 5th largest (from 39,691 to 43,899)
> Population: 4.5 million

Louisiana
> Reopening plan: Reopen in phases, up to each school
> Daily routine changes: Hand-washing at least every two hours, remain separated even outdoors, maintain social distancing
> Mask or face covering rules: Required, students who can’t wear them will be in static groups
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same groups every day, 10 people, including adults, per class, separate groups with walls or partitions when indoors
> Extracurricular activities status: Vary by reopening phase
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 3,093 per 100,000 people — the highest (total: 144,116)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.7% — 10th smallest (from 138,485 to 143,566)
> Population: 4.7 million

Maine
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Interdisciplinary courses, social distancing is required during lunch
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for adults, required for students age 5+
> Health screening precautions: Daily self-checks for students and staff
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in small groups, increase spacing, mark one-way directions if possible
> Extracurricular activities status: Restricted
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 326 per 100,000 people — 2nd lowest (total: 4,368)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.8% — 13th smallest (from 4,197 to 4,356)
> Population: 1.3 million

Maryland
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Restrict students from changing classrooms, stagger school bus schedules, one way routes in hallways
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks for staff
> Classroom space organization: Reduce class sizes, destks at least 6 feet apart, facing the same direction, install physical barriers
> Extracurricular activities status: Up to each school
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,738 per 100,000 people — 18th highest (total: 105,046)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.9% — 14th smallest (from 100,715 to 104,669)
> Population: 6.0 million

Massachusetts
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Limit traffic in hallways, spend time in same groups
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for grade 2 and up, encouraged for the rest
> Health screening precautions: Temperature checks are not recommended
> Classroom space organization: Same groups every day for elementary students, no maximum number for class size but students must be 6 feet apart, use large spaces for classrooms
> Extracurricular activities status: TBD
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,692 per 100,000 people — 21st highest (total: 116,770)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 1.6% — 4th smallest (from 114,611 to 116,421)
> Population: 6.9 million

Michigan
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, online classes must be an option
> Daily routine changes: Reinforce proper hand-washing techniques required, hand-washing every 2-3 hours, limit use of classroom materials
> Mask or face covering rules: Required
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Desks at least 6 feet apart, facing same direction, reduce class sizes, post signs showing proper social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Not allowed
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,087 per 100,000 people — 15th lowest (total: 108,637)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 4.8% — 17th smallest (from 102,749 to 107,686)
> Population: 10.0 million

Minnesota
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Schedule hygiene routines, floor/seating markings in common areas, arrival and dismissal monitored
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for students, staff, and others in schools, offices, and transportation
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Give students as much space as possible, use transparent dividers
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,260 per 100,000 people — 19th lowest (total: 70,707)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.0% — 22nd largest (from 65,716 to 70,298)
> Population: 5.6 million

Mississippi
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, start delayed in some schools
> Daily routine changes: Stagger cafeteria use
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Social distancing is recommended, limit class sizes to 50% or less of room capacity when possible
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with attendance capped to no more than two spectators per participant
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,652 per 100,000 people — 4th highest (total: 79,206)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 8.3% — 10th largest (from 72,412 to 78,405)
> Population: 3.0 million

Missouri
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Assigned seating, lunch in classrooms
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening.
> Classroom space organization: Desks facing the same direction, at least 6 feet apart if possible
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,251 per 100,000 people — 18th lowest (total: 76,613)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 10.6% — 4th largest (from 68,613 to 75,914)
> Population: 6.1 million

Montana
> Reopening plan: Hybrid model, half days
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, staggered arrival times
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for all students and staff
> Health screening precautions: Visitor temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Separate desks as much as possible, break large classes in small groups, close gyms, playgrounds, and libraries
> Extracurricular activities status: Canceling recommended
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 624 per 100,000 people — 7th lowest (total: 6,624)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 12.0% — 3rd largest (from 5,792 to 6,489)
> Population: 1.1 million

Nebraska
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, based on community spread, start postponed until Sept. 16, academic year cut to 170 days
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, limit use of school materials, keep personal items separate
> Mask or face covering rules: Up to each school
> Health screening precautions: Visitors wash hands before entering the school, symptom self-screen
> Classroom space organization: Move high school choirs to larger spaces, or practice in smaller groups, post signs showing proper social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Only sports is allowed to continue
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,677 per 100,000 people — 22nd highest (total: 32,348)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.0% — 18th smallest (from 30,372 to 31,889)
> Population: 1.9 million

Nevada
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Limit use of common areas like playgrounds, teachers rotate, not students, restroom rotation
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for staff and students
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks recommended, post signs about proper hand-washing and other ways to stop the virus
> Classroom space organization: Desks at least 6 feet apart, post signs showing proper social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, no live audience
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,189 per 100,000 people — 9th highest (total: 66,413)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 6.5% — 25th smallest (from 61,967 to 66,010)
> Population: 3.0 million

New Hampshire
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Stagger dismissal, stagger meal times, serve lunch in classroom, monitor hallways to direct movement, assigned seating
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screenings for staff, students
> Classroom space organization: Desks placed 3 to 6 feet apart, facing the same direction, use gym as classrooms
> Extracurricular activities status: Up to each school
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 527 per 100,000 people — 5th lowest (total: 7,150)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 1.9% — 5th smallest (from 7,004 to 7,134)
> Population: 1.4 million

New Jersey
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, most return with a hybrid model
> Daily routine changes: Staggering meal times, recess held in staggered shifts, gym classes in marked areas
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for school staff and visitors
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and history of exposure
> Classroom space organization: Install physical barriers, desks facing the same direction
> Extracurricular activities status: Avoid close-group activities
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,133 per 100,000 people — 11th highest (total: 190,021)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 1.0% — 2nd smallest (from 187,767 to 189,719)
> Population: 8.9 million

New Mexico
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Longer meal periods, no large gatherings, limit mixing between groups,staggered class changed
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for students and staff
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Limit in-person classes to 50% of classroom capacity, use outdoor seating, keep students in same groups
> Extracurricular activities status: Sports, some activities allowed, eliminate field trips
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,171 per 100,000 people — 16th lowest (total: 24,535)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 4.1% — 15th smallest (from 23,500 to 24,469)
> Population: 2.1 million

New York
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread, NYC allowing outdoor learning
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classroom, restrict use of hallways, frequent hand-washing, limit gatherings in small spaces
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks for all
> Classroom space organization: Use large common areas for classrooms, keep students in same groups, use visual aids for traffic flow
> Extracurricular activities status: Lower-risk sports can resume
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,204 per 100,000 people — 8th highest (total: 430,774)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 1.0% — the smallest (from 425,916 to 430,145)
> Population: 19.5 million

North Carolina
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, lunch in classrooms
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for teachers and students K-12
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: One-way hallways, keep students in same groups, install physical barriers
> Extracurricular activities status: Cancel activities that bring many people together
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,519 per 100,000 people — 24th highest (total: 157,741)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.5% — 17th largest (from 145,516 to 156,396)
> Population: 10.4 million

North Dakota
> Reopening plan: Up to school district
> Daily routine changes: Students in same groups, group sizes should be no more than 15 people
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended, especially if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Testing for COVID-19 based on risk level
> Classroom space organization: Use large common areas such as gyms and playgrounds to hold classes
> Extracurricular activities status: Canceling recommended
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,346 per 100,000 people — 23rd lowest (total: 10,229)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 15.6% — 2nd largest (from 8,647 to 10,000)
> Population: 760,000

Ohio
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, most return for in-person instruction full-time
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, practice social distancing, scheduling half-days
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for staff
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same groups, social distancing required
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 997 per 100,000 people — 12th lowest (total: 116,495)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 6.0% — 24th smallest (from 109,062 to 115,651)
> Population: 11.7 million

Oklahoma
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, stagger recess times, keep students in groups in playgrounds, scheduled rotation of students
> Mask or face covering rules: Encouraged for staff and students
> Health screening precautions: Daily temperature checks at home recommended
> Classroom space organization: Use larger common areas such as gyms as classrooms, desks 6 feet apart, facing the same direction, divide playgrounds in zones
> Extracurricular activities status: Pursue virtual activities
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,374 per 100,000 people — 25th lowest (total: 54,172)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 9.9% — 8th largest (from 48,711 to 53,522)
> Population: 3.9 million

Oregon
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classroom, assigned restrooms, reduce mixing of students, teacher rotate, not students
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for staff and students
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: A minimum of 35 square feet per person when determining room capacity, install physical barriers, keep students in same classroom all day
> Extracurricular activities status: Allow sports
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 606 per 100,000 people — 6th lowest (total: 25,391)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.3% — 20th largest (from 23,451 to 25,155)
> Population: 4.2 million

Pennsylvania
> Reopening plan: Based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, restricted interactions between groups
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening
> Classroom space organization: Students must be at least 6 feet apart, use gyms as classrooms, desks facing the same direction
> Extracurricular activities status: Allow, social distancing and masks required
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,015 per 100,000 people — 14th lowest (total: 130,035)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.7% — 12th smallest (from 124,844 to 129,474)
> Population: 12.8 million

Rhode Island
> Reopening plan: Up to school district
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, assign bathroom times
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: At-home or on-site symptom screening, temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Reduce class sizes if necessary, use partitions and other dividers to create separation between students
> Extracurricular activities status: Eliminated field trips
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,021 per 100,000 people — 13th highest (total: 21,372)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 3.5% — 9th smallest (from 20,572 to 21,302)
> Population: 1.1 million

South Carolina
> Reopening plan: Up to each school, only 22% start in-person full time
> Daily routine changes: Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for students and staff who ride the state’s pupil transportation system
> Health screening precautions: Up to each school
> Classroom space organization: Space desks further apart, social distancing required
> Extracurricular activities status: Allow sports, social distancing and masks required
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,232 per 100,000 people — 7th highest (total: 113,488)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.2% — 19th smallest (from 106,953 to 112,551)
> Population: 5.1 million

South Dakota
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, plan for full time distance learning if students test positive
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classrooms, schedule breaks for hand-washing
> Mask or face covering rules: Strongly recommended
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Stagger students 6 feet apart, post signs for proper hygiene practices
> Extracurricular activities status: Limited
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,304 per 100,000 people — 20th lowest (total: 11,505)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 10.3% — 6th largest (from 10,360 to 11,425)
> Population: 882,000

Tennessee
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, lunch in classrooms
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for all staff, students in middle and high school
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Students must be at least 6 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Cancel activities that bring many people together
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,148 per 100,000 people — 10th highest (total: 145,417)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.3% — 18th largest (from 134,744 to 144,604)
> Population: 6.8 million

Texas
> Reopening plan: In-person instruction in public schools, offer online option as transition period
> Daily routine changes: Shorter schools days if there is a need for fewer people in buildings
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for adults and old enough students
> Health screening precautions: Symptom self-screening for staff
> Classroom space organization: Rearrange to practice social distancing
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 2,022 per 100,000 people — 12th highest (total: 580,384)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 6.9% — 23rd largest (from 542,950 to 580,384)
> Population: 28.7 million

Utah
> Reopening plan: Up to each district
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, physical distancing, reduce large gatherings, stagger lunch and recess times
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended
> Health screening precautions: Self-monitoring symptoms
> Classroom space organization: Maximize space between seating and desks, install physical barriers
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,574 per 100,000 people — 23rd highest (total: 49,767)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.3% — 20th smallest (from 46,894 to 49,364)
> Population: 3.2 million

Vermont
> Reopening plan: Staggered student schedules
> Daily routine changes: Assigned section of the school yard, schedule restroom breaks
> Mask or face covering rules: Recommended for all staff
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening at home
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in small groups by age in classrooms, but no more than 10 students
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 251 per 100,000 people — the lowest (total: 1,572)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 2.6% — 8th smallest (from 1,527 to 1,566)
> Population: 626,000

Virginia
> Reopening plan: Reopen in phases
> Daily routine changes: Up to each school
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screenings
> Classroom space organization: Close common areas like cafeterias, maintain social distance, limit classes to 10 people
> Extracurricular activities status: Not allowed
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,346 per 100,000 people — 24th lowest (total: 114,635)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.8% — 22nd smallest (from 107,421 to 113,630)
> Population: 8.5 million

Washington
> Reopening plan: Many districts starting the school year with a hybrid model
> Daily routine changes: Frequent hand-washing, social distancing
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for staff, recommended for students
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Elementary students in same groups, place desks to maximize space between students, facing the same direction
> Extracurricular activities status: Cancel activities in which students may be in close contact
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 947 per 100,000 people — 10th lowest (total: 71,371)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 5.4% — 21st smallest (from 67,721 to 71,371)
> Population: 7.5 million

West Virginia
> Reopening plan: Expected to open for in-person instruction
> Daily routine changes: Lunch in classroom, space meal serving lines and space seating, one-way hallways, designated exits and entries
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for staff and students grades 3 and above
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks
> Classroom space organization: Keep students in same room, desks at least 6 feet apart
> Extracurricular activities status: Pursue virtual activities
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 520 per 100,000 people — 4th lowest (total: 9,395)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.9% — 14th largest (from 8,632 to 9,312)
> Population: 1.8 million

Wisconsin
> Reopening plan: Up to each district, many will start in-person classes
> Daily routine changes: More lunch periods, practice physical distancing when possible, frequent hand-washing
> Mask or face covering rules: Required for teacher when close to other people, required for students in high-traffic periods
> Health screening precautions: Daily symptom screening and temperature checks recommended
> Classroom space organization: Keep children in grades 4K-8 in same groups and in same classroom
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 1,230 per 100,000 people — 17th lowest (total: 71,492)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 7.0% — 21st largest (from 66,196 to 70,854)
> Population: 5.8 million

Wyoming
> Reopening plan: Reopen in phases, based on community spread
> Daily routine changes: Specific groups use specific school entrances, lunch in classrooms, snacks not allowed
> Mask or face covering rules: Required if social distancing is difficult
> Health screening precautions: Up to each district
> Classroom space organization: Install physical barriers, partition certain areas to reduce crowding
> Extracurricular activities status: Allowed, with guidance
> Cumulative COVID-19 cases as of Aug. 25: 629 per 100,000 people — 8th lowest (total: 3,634)
> Change in trailing 7-day avg. daily cases, Aug. 17 – Aug. 24: 8.2% — 11th largest (from 3,331 to 3,603)
> Population: 578,000