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

For more information about:

• Learn more about the Emergency Waiver Program

  • As of May 2021, the State Board of Education has adopted emergency rule to establish this waiver program for students graduating in the 2020-21 school year. 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