The New York State Department of Health has released updated reopening guidance for school districts.
The new guidance issued Friday falls in line with updated guidelines previously released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It reduces social distancing to a minimum of 3 feet instead of 6.
You can find more information about these changes here.
Senator Pamela Helming released a statement on the updated guidance:
New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallott areleased a statement on the revised guidance: