COVID-19 (also known as the Novel Coronavirus) information

For more information about:

• Learn more about the Emergency Waiver Program

  • Find the latest announcement about the emergency waiver program for the Class of 2021 on SBE's blog (released March 11, 2021). As of March 11, 2021, the State Board of Education has adopted emergency rule to establish this waiver program for the Class of 2021. Find more information and resources on the Emergency Waiver Program page. 

• Current SBE rulemaking
• Learn more about instructional hour rules on SBE’s FAQ
• Decision Tree for Provision of In Person Learning among K-12 Students at Public and Private Schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Department of Health)
• Behavioral Health Resources During COVID-19 (Department of Health)
• Official Washington State COVID-19 page, maintained by the state Joint Information Center, which is part of the Washington State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray
• Public and private school closures, guidance and resources for public schools: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Community guidelines, worker information, businesses, and insurance: Office of the Governor
• Testing, symptoms, general information, call center: Department of Health
• Private schools including resources and closures: Washington Federation of Independent Schools
• National guidance: Center for Disease Control
• Private schools approval: State Board of Education
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the waiver for Private Schools
• OSPI COVID-19 page