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Dear Neighbors,
Yesterday, Governor Walz ordered K-12 public schools to close to students by Wednesday, March 18-Friday, March 27 for school administrators and teachers to make long-term plans for the continuity of education and essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some schools are closing earlier than the Governor's order.
The Governor’s Executive Order does 3 key things:
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- Temporarily closes schools to students so that school administrators and teachers can make long-term plans for the continuity of education and essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic;
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- Requires schools to provide care for elementary-age children of health care professionals, first responders, and other emergency workers to ensure Minnesota’s first line of defense against COVID-19 can stay on the job
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- Requires schools to continue providing meals to students in need and ensures the continuity of mental health services.
School District Information
Mounds View
Schools and programs are closed through March 27. More information available here.
Fridley
All Fridley public schools are closed for students through March 27. More information available here.
Spring Lake Park
All Spring Lake Park Schools, activities, athletics, programs and services are now closed through March 27. More information here.
COVID-19 informational resources
School and child care questions:
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 (7am-7pm daily)
https://education.mn.gov
Health questions:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7am-7pm daily)
https://www.health.state.mn.us
Hmong: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/hmong
Spanish: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/spanish
Somali: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/somali
Information for workers and employers: https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid
Child care providers with questions may call 1-888-234-1268.
Information for Minnesotans who use Metro Transit: http://metrotransit.org/health
The Minnesota Department of Health has compiled helpful resources for managing stress and anxiety during this uncertain period.
Governor's Press Conference TODAY at 5:30
The Governor is holding a press conference at 5:30 p.m. with more updated information and you watch it live here.
These are difficult times we’re experiencing under extraordinary circumstances. Together, I’m confident we can get through this.
Contact me anytime if I can help or provide any assistance at 651-296-5510.
Stay well,
Connie Bernardy
State Representative
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