Coronavirus/COVID-19 FAQs For Oklahoma Public Schools

August 5, 2020

• Return to Learn Oklahoma (Updated)
• Oklahoma School Safety Protocols
• OSSBA Coronavirus Alert Map Aligned with OSDE Oklahoma School Safety Protocols

July 12, 2020

• In wake of tragic death of child, Hofmeister urges Oklahomans to wear masks

July 10, 2020

• CARES Act Hotspot Grants

July 1, 2020

• Gov. Stitt, Supt. Hofmeister award $16 million in federal grants to 150 school districts to combat impact of COVID-19

June 19, 2020

• CARES Act Incentive Grants (Updated 06/19/20)

May 18, 2020

• Coronavirus/COVID-19 FAQs for Oklahoma Public Schools

April 24, 2020

• OSDE CARES Act Waivers – Public Comment

April 10, 2020

• Family Supports for English Learners

April 8, 2020

COVID-19 Resources in ASL

April 7, 2020

• CARES ACT Waivers
• USDE approves Oklahoma waivers granting schools spending flexibility with current federal funds

April 1, 2020

• Assessment and Accountability Waiver Public Comment

March 30, 2020

• USDA approves Oklahoma’s request for free meals for all students regardless of school free and reduced lunch percentage

March 27, 2020

• OSDE Distance Learning Resources
• CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 WAIVERS AND ASSURANCES

March 26, 2020

• COVID-19 Technology Incentives

March 20, 2020

• OSDE Request to USDE for Waiver of 2020 Assessment & Accountability Requirements

March 19, 2020

• Hofmeister to request federal waiver suspending state testing for school year

March 17, 2020

• Important Notice Regarding COVID-19: OSDE, TRS Offices Closed to the Public Effective Immediately

March 16, 2020

• Approval of waivers ensures students’ access to meals if schools close due to COVID-19

March 14, 2020

As we continue to develop resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSDE wants to ensure you have access to updated information and guidance being developed on an ongoing basis by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Centers for Disease Control "School Decision Tree" and considerations for school closure resource
School Decisions Responding to COVID-19
CDC Resource: Considerations for School Closure

Previous Communications

• Coronavirus - Spring Break Travel (3/6/20)
• Coronavirus: Resources and guidance (3/2/20)
• COVID-19 Student Absence and District Closing Guidelines (3/13/20)
• USDA GRANTS 2 of 4 waivers to give students access to meals if schools close due to COVID-19 (3/16/20)

COVID-19 Cases By County