“We can and we must reopen schools in the fall for in-person teaching, learning and support. Teachers unions have been blamed for slowing the process with demands for a variety of safety measures. Teachers in some districts have refused to return until ventilations systems are updated, virus tests are given and all teachers are vaccinated. A $1.9 trillion aid package that Biden signed in March included $123 billion to help schools reopen and recover from the pandemic. That, along with continued safety measures, would help rebuild trust with families, she said.

Source: ABC News May 13, 2021 16:01 UTC