Assembly Bill 856: Pupil Health: COVID-19 Youth Health Information Act

The California State Legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 856: Pupil Health: COVID-19 Youth Health Information Act which encourages schools and school districts to provide information to students and families on how to safely return to exercise and physical activity after exhibiting signs or symptoms of, or testing positive for, COVID-19. 

Information regarding AB 856, including links to the full text of the legislation, relevant American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, and organizations that offer materials and resources, is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) COVID-19 Youth Health Information Act webpage and the CDE Physical Education Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

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