TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Health Department is ordering only online classes to be held until September 28th due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. It’s a joint order for Tarrant County, The City of Arlington, and The City of Burleson. This order does not apply to private or religious schools but they are strongly urged to follow suit.
The Order states, “The situation regarding COVID-19 in Tarrant County, Texas is rapidly evolving with observed high rates of transmission through community spread, Tarrant County is reporting high numbers of COVID- 19 cases and hospitalizations; and congregate settings, including schools, present increased challenges to control the spread of COVID-19.”
The order said school systems shall not re-open for on-campus, face-to-face instruction or activities, however administrators, teachers, and staff may conduct or facilitate virtual or remote learning processes while on-campus provided they strictly follow the existing guidance for social distancing and facial coverings. The order also states all school-sponsored events and activities, including clubs, sports and similar student activities may only take place remotely or outdoors, with social distancing requirements, face coverings and other established safety protocols determined by the school.
Special education instruction may occur when necessary and in accordance with TEA guidelines so long as and when feasible, facial coverings are worn over one’s nose
and mouth, and social distancing measures of at least six feet are followed. Students whose individual education plans cannot be implemented with remote
learning or who have limited internet may be provided in-person instruction with social distancing and facial coverings, as feasible.
At least two weeks prior to re-opening for on-campus instruction and on-campus activities, each School System must submit a written plan for resuming on-campus instruction and extra-curricular activities.
