The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in consultation with the California Department of Education (CDE), has released School Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19.

CDPH and CDE will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

This document is intended to be statewide guidance to help both school and public health officials inform their decision-making.  Decisions by school officials and local public health officials should be determined by the specific circumstances in local jurisdictions.