New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of Health are issuing the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines for schools ahead of the start of the new school year.
School districts around the region have been updating their web pages now the New York State Health Department says masks are required in school buildings.
A portion of in-person students, staff and teachers in schools in New York State’s Yellow Zones will be required to be tested for COVID-19 at least once a week.