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COVID-19 Updates
www.covid19.ca.gov
August 3, 2020
Newsom Administration - Resources / Mutual Aid / Executive Orders
Following the announcement from last week re additional resources for the eight Central Valley
counties that are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, Governor Newsom announced
today that the State would use the same model previously created when assisting Imperial
County to help the Central Valley. In addition to the $52 million in dedicated funding
announced last week for the central valley, an additional $6.5 million has been added through
philanthropy to ensure essential supplies, food, rent, utilities and more, for vulnerable families,
individuals, and the nonprofits who serve them.
The Governor also announced that the waiver process for elementary schools will be made
public later today.
As of today, there are currently 38 counties that have been on the monitoring list for three or
more days. here and SYASL staff notes here.
here for the latest guidance
documents.
PPIC: A Conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
On Friday, August 14, PPIC President Mark Baldassare will join State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Tony Thurmond in a wide-ranging discussion of how the State can support school
districts during this challenging time. You may view the agenda and registration details here.
Legislative / Budget News
The LAO has been releasing a series of reports regarding Federal actions affecting California
related to developments around COVID-19. View here.