College students in Florida may be returning to class for the fall semester now that the "blueprint" for reopening was approved by the Florida Board of Governors.
According to WSVN, The Florida Board of Governors unanimously approved a blueprint for reopening campuses for the fall semester during a teleconference meeting Thursday. The blueprint is meant to guide the state universities in developing individualized plans for reopening in light of the challenges posed by COVID-19.
“We really must recognize that each university is different, and therefore each must present a plan that is best suited for its unique circumstances and characteristics,” Board Chairman Sydney Kitson said. “Using the blueprint for reopening campuses, we will be stronger and more successful in achieving our goals and focusing on the health and welfare of our students, faculty, staff, vendors, volunteers and visitors.”
The return to classes will be different. Like with most things reopening there will more than likely be social distancing guidelines that will need to be followed as well as hybrid classes that are both online and in person.
Also students will probably see a limit in class sizes and different class scheduling.
Each school must submit a plan for reopening to be approved which must also include testing for COVID-19.