20 July 2020 – Reopening date for K-12 schools for principals & teachers brought forward

Type of Intervention: Regulation
Sectors Involved: Education
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Reopening schools
Level of Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
Lead People/Agency: Education and Early Childhood Development

Overview: Reopening date for K-12 schools for principals, teachers and staff has been changed to Wednesday September 2 from Tuesday September 8 to allow for orientation and preparation time related to COVID-19 protocols for the new school year
Full details here: https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/eecd/0720n03/

Type of Justification: No justification given
Source of Evidence or Justification: Government of Newfoundland
Evidence/Justification: To allow for orientation and preparation time related to COVID19 protocols for the new school year