The following changes have been made to the 2021-22 Garland ISD protocols:
- The use of face masks is highly encouraged. Garland ISD is unable to mandate mask-wearing based on Governor Abbott’s Executive Order.
- Based on new CDC guidance, temperature screenings and Plexiglas dividers are no longer required. However, Plexiglas in the cafeteria will be available for students upon parental request.
- Staff and parents will self-screen students, including bused students, for COVID-19 symptoms.
- Playground equipment will be accessible to all students during recess.
While there will be less restrictive recess guidelines, hand sanitizer will be utilized upon exit and entry. - Field trips will be allowed for the 2021-22 school year.
- All confirmed COVID-19 cases will be sent to parents weekly in one letter.
- COVID-19 rapid testing will be available for symptomatic students and those exposed on campus.
- Based on CDC guidance, fully-vaccinated people for COVID-19 do not have to quarantine if exposed.
- The daily antimicrobial misting of district facilities will continue.
For full details about procedures and safety requirements that have been created for the well-being of students, staff and visitors, see: