In contrast, many school districts in Orange County were able to reopen campuses in the fall when virus rates were subsiding. A spokeswoman for the school district declined to comment. The lawsuit alleges that the school district could have taken steps to resume some in-person classes as early as September with safety protocols in place. AdvertisementA group of Democratic state legislators is advocating for schools to begin planning for in-person instruction next semester. “Schools in other states and countries have prioritized in-person learning during COVID-19 and have done so without major outbreaks.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 12, 2020 13:32 UTC