Dallas Schools To Open Per TEA

Sick TEA says Dallas Schools to open in August 2020. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) says schools must open their physical doors in August, unless Abbott orders a closure or if there is “a confirmed case on campus.”

Readers should note that this guidance was issued by employees working from home.

TEA has also been keeping dollars meant for local jurisdictions in Austin. The guidance for parents, students, and administrators is here and “Changes to the public health situation over the course of the summer may necessitate changes to this guidance.” Nonetheless they are plowing forward with a bad plan and federal dollars in their backpocket.

Dallas Schools Were Slow To Close In March

Despite rising cases of COVID19 and several on Dallas ISD campuses the district administration was slow to close schools prior to Spring Break – waiting until March 16, 2020 to make the decision.

Dallas Independent School District has been seeking parental guidance on how to operate in the fall, but it appears TEA may force their hand and avoid local control.