With more school outbreaks happening, students are being told to quarantine. However, some districts in Michigan are trying to find a way to keep kids in the classroom.
It’s called “Test to Stay.” Overall, if a student is unvaccinated -- which all students under age 12 are -- and identified as a close contact, they can stay in school.
If students don’t show symptoms, they can remain at school by wearing a mask and testing at least three times over a week.
Other districts require additional tests, but administrators said it’s better than automatically being sent home for several days.
For older students who are vaccinated, they would need to wear a mask.
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