The Minnesota Department of Education is committed to continuing to support schools in carrying out COVID-19 federal relief funds. The pages in this section provide information and resources related to this funding. For health information related to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, please visit School Health Services.
 

Health Recommendations for Schools

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends that schools, child care, youth programs, and camps implement a core set of infectious disease prevention strategies as part of their normal operations and layer additional prevention strategies specific to COVID-19 to the extent possible in response to changing local situations. While written for COVID-19 prevention, this guidance can also help prevent the spread of other infectious diseases and support healthy learning environments for all.

CDC: Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning

This guidance applies to schools, child care, youth programs and camps.
 

COVID-19 Vaccines for Minnesotans

All Minnesotans age 6 months and older are now eligible to get vaccinated. The State of Minnesota has created a website to help families find vaccines for their children and answer questions they might have about the vaccine.  

COVID-19 Public Health Information

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is coordinating with other state and local agencies to share information and updates. MDH has a webpage dedicated to information related to schools. The MDH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) website has all of the latest information. For assistance with health-related questions about COVID-19, email the Minnesota Department of Health.

Stay Updated

Check this page often to track school-related updates on the COVID-19 response. You can sign up to receive email notifications when this page is updated.