Businesses and Organizations

Stay Safe Guidance for Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Wash hands often

Stay home when sick

Wear a mask

(required in indoor settings)

Stay 6 feet apart

Operational Guidance for Schools and Child Care

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Template and Instructions

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions - English (PDF)

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template and instructions - English (Word)

Optional Template for Licensed and Certified Child Care Programs (Word)

Official Guidance: Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Child Care

2020-2021 Planning Guide for Schools (PDF version)

DHS Guidance for Licensed and Certified Child Care Providers (PDF version)

Guidance for Educational Leaders for the 2020-21 School Year (PDF)

Guidance for Minnesota Public Schools 2020-21 School Year Planning (PDF version)

Guidance for Mitigating COVID-19 at Higher Education Institutions (PDF version)

Guidance for Child Care Programs (PDF version)

Guidance for Playgrounds (PDF version)

MN Distance Teaching and Learning Implementation Guidance (PDF version)

Supplemental Resource Materials

Children’s Cabinet information for families and child care providers about child care

COVID-19 Saliva Testing for Public and Private Teachers and School Staff: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF version)

COVID-19 Updates from the MN Department of Education (MDE)

Decision Tree for People with COVID-19 Symptoms in Youth, Student, and Child Care Programs (PDF version)

Social Distancing in Youth and Student Programs (PDF version)

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