H.R. 8715 · 116th Congress
Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Donald Payne
- Introduced
- 2020-10-30
- Latest action
- 2020-10-30 · Introduced in House
Summary
Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, within 30 days of declaring a public health emergency and in consultation with the Department of Education, to make publicly available a plan to continue education during the emergency.
Specifically, the plan must include (1) best practices for keeping students and faculty safe during the emergency; (2) best practices for keeping schools functioning during the emergency that are consistent with public health requirements and recommendations; and (3) guidance on establishing priorities for cohorts of students who should receive their instruction online, in person, or through a hybrid program.