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SchoolSafety.gov provides resources, like guidance, training, and fact sheets, to help schools create and maintain a safe learning environment.

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Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Department of Education, March 2020

See this fact sheet from U.S. Department of Education (DOE) that address the impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Guidance

School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation — FBI

Department of Justice, March 2020

Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.

Guidance

CISA Insights: Risk Management for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, March 2020

This product is for executives to help them think through physical, supply chain, and cybersecurity issues that may arise from the spread of COVID-19.

Guidance

Guidance for Student Foreign Travel

Department of Health and Human Services, March 2020

This guidance is for Institutes of Higher Education with students participating in international travel or study abroad programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance

Resources for Schools and Districts Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

Department of Education, March 2020

These FAQs share ideas from districts across the country, as well as resources from local and state education agencies.

Guidance

Guidance To States And School Systems On Addressing Mental Health And Substance Use Issues In Schools

Department of Health and Human Services, July 2019

This guidance provides the public, including states, schools, and school systems, with information about addressing mental health and substance use issues in schools.

Guidance

Addressing the Risk of Violent Behavior in Youth

Department of Education

This presentation helps teachers and school personnel identify common risk factors and warning signs associated with violent behaviors as well as strategies to effectively respond to situations of concern.

Guidance

Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds

Department of Education, 2020

See the guidance written by the U.S. Department of Education for information about donation or loan of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies and equipment purchased with federal funds.

Guidance

Be COVID Prepared Toolkit Plan

Department of Health and Human Services, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020

So what can YOU do to Be COVID Prepared? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) say it can be as easy as following 3 simple principles: Prevent. Prepare. Be Informed.

Guidance

Be COVID Prepared Plan Template

Department of Health and Human Services, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2020

To help with COVID-19 preparedness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) have developed this emergency plan template to organize some key steps you may want to take. This template should not replace the guidance from your school but can be used in addition to the direction you’re being provided.