Monterey County Health Department recommends that all K-12 schools in Monterey County follow the California Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2022-2023 School Year. The CDPH school guidance includes links to several useful guidance documents including:

• CA Safe Schools for All Hub
• CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Masks
• CDPH Guidance on Managing Children with Illness
• CDPH COVID-19 Testing at Schools
• CDPH Guidance for Respiratory Viruses

Schools with questions about CDPH guidance can contact the CDPH COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255 or email the Monterey County Health Department at MCHDEpi@co.monterey.ca.us.

Child Care Guidance

County of Monterey Health Department recommends that all child care providers and early education programs follow the California Safe Schools for All guidance.  

Reporting Requirements

Per California Code of Regulations Title 17 Section 2500, schools are required to report suspected outbreaks to the local health department.  Schools can report to the Monterey County Health Department using the Monterey County Health Department's Communicable Disease Report Form, School Year 2022-2023.  Health Department staff may request information on close contacts identified in the educational setting, which can be summarized on the department's line/tracking list. 

Testing Assistance for Schools

The California Department of Public Health provides testing resources to schools. Schools interested in CDPH School Testing Programs can visit the School Testing for COVID-19 website.