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COVID-19 Safety Information
With the release of new COVID-19 guidance, we are updating COVID-19 information. Here is the Department of Health (DOH) updated guidance for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus.
The COVID-related safety requirements that will remain in place are the protocols that were already in law prior to the pandemic. This includes:
Kent School District will continue to implement requirements related to COVID-19 symptomatic and/or positive students or staff.
All outbreaks or suspected outbreaks of COVID-19 in a school or child care setting must be reported to the local health jurisdiction (see the updated guidance for the definition of an outbreak) (WAC 246-101);
Schools and child care facilities must cooperate with public health authorities in the investigation of cases, suspected cases, outbreaks, and suspected outbreaks that may be associated with the school or child care facility; and
As employers, schools and child care facilities must notify the Department of Labor & Industries about COVID-19 outbreaks of 10 or more employees at a facility.
COVID-19 Safety Information
The Washington State Department of Health (COH) released updated guidance in April 2024 outlining the requirements and recommendations for COVID-19 or another respiratory virus. Changes are in alliance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.
School Districts in Washington are required to continue to adhere to the requirements and consider the implementation of recommendations. Additionally, districts may choose to follow more protective policies and mitigation strategies.
The following are the DOH and the additional mitigation strategies Kent School District has chosen to continue to require in all KSD facilities until further notice to support the health and safety of students and staff.
We thank you for your continued flexibility as we work together to manage COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. We will continue updating this page as guidance from public health continues to change.
Please consider providing a mask that your child can keep in their school bag. There may be certain circumstances when wearing a mask will be required.