A Return to Learn plan for Michigan schools this fall will allow for flexibility, both for parents and local health officials, according to state Senator Kim LaSata. The state Legislature approved the plan developed on a bipartisan basis with help from the governor’s office this past week, and it was signed by the governor. LaSata tells WSJM News most parents she speaks to want their kids to go back to school in person, but the state plan allows for online learning as well.
“The plan allows parents to send their kids back face to face in person, online, or with a hybrid approach with the hybrid approach being part online and part face to face,” LaSata said.
LaSata says school districts will be required to work with their local health departments when developing fall plans.
“Talking to some of the different schools in my district, their plans really have been well thought out. They understand the importance of protecting those working in the schools and the students as well.”
School boards will be required to examine how things are going on a monthly basis throughout the coming academic year. The plan also waives a requirement that schools have 1,098 hours and 180 days of instruction for the year.
