HILTON, N.Y. — The Hilton Central School District is changing its reopening plans.
It says New York state's new guidance says barriers are no longer acceptable.
Students from kindergarten through 6th grade will now return to the classroom on April 19 at three-feet social distancing.
Seventh through 12th graders will continue hybrid learning until COVID-19 rates drop.
Members of the graduate labor union have been on strike for nearly four weeks.
Advocates want to ensure the school budget addresses the most urgent needs facing students and their families.
The school boards said they made the decision to protect students.
Students are calling on both the Trump administration and their own university to refrain from interfering with their rights.
