Following an unprecedented year in which students, educators and parents struggled to navigate the challenges of school closures and distance education, the state of California sent a clear signal that keeping students in the classroom would be a priority for the 2021–22 academic year. Assembly Bill 130 and the follow up AB 167 established independent study requirements and school closure procedures for local educational agencies to meet the goal of uninterrupted in-person instruction.
Resources
CSBA's Guide to School Closures in 2021-22
J-13A Process & School Closures Protocols Webcast