In response to the fact that many schools across the state will be starting remotely or with a combination of in-person and remote instruction (hybrid model), the Baker administration has taken action to allow families to form small remote-learning co-ops, after-school programs to operate during typical school hours, and churches and community centers to host students who might otherwise be unsupervised during the traditional school day due to remote learning. On Friday, Governor Baker signed has signed state to allow remote learning pods, kids’ programs outside schools COVID-19 ORDER No 49 “Order Authorizing Certain Program Adjustments To Support Families With Students Engaged In Remote Learning.”
The Order allows a municipality to impose additional standards for operation of remote learning enrichment programs that may be required by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Municipalities may also investigate and revoke approval for a program that does not comply with either its minimum standards for operation or those established by EEC.
More information is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
See also: “State to allow remote learning pods, kids’ programs outside schools” (By Stephanie Ebbert Globe Staff,Updated August 28, 2020, 7:12 p.m.)
