Akron Central School

Senator Edward Rath has introduced legislation, S.5718, that would permit school districts to open to students for in-person instruction if the school can always maintain at least 3 feet between students. “Getting our children safely back into schools is critical. For the past year children have had their daily routines completely upended. While virtual learning was necessary early in the pandemic, schools have proven that they can safely bring children back. I continue to hear from parents who share their concerns of their children falling behind academically and greatly missing the social aspect of in-person learning. Now that teachers have