If you are a parent in the state of Indiana, you have been on a rollercoaster when it comes to the education of your children and the mandates and shutdowns that have been constantly changing in your child’s school. It may be hard to keep up on all the information and thus, the evolving status of the school and what is required of your child. 

This can be especially true when parents are divorced and families are divided. Communication as a unified front and staying up to date with everything may be more challenging as a divorced couple than it would have been when you were married.

Still, it is best to know what is happening in your child’s lives and in their schools even if you do not have them at your residence all of the time. For example, in Indiana, there is a change to the guidelines and requirements for K-12 schools that was just announced by the Indiana Department of Health. Now, Indiana schools do not have to report COVID-19 cases.

What are the Most Recent COVID Regulation Changes in Indiana?

While schools previously had to report COVID cases that were identified to the state, this requirement will now be eliminated by the IDOH. According to the IDOH, as of February 23, schools in the state will:

• Not have to report COVID cases to the state agency.
• Not have to contact trace.
• Not have to quarantine students exposed to the virus.
• Still need isolation for a period of five days when there is a positive COVID test. As long as the student does not have a fever for at least 24 hours prior to day six, is not using medication to reduce fever, and symptoms are lessening, they can go to school. The CDC advises wearing a mask for 10 days after a positive COVID test.

As for masking, each school district can determine if they will keep masking or drop the practice. Even though this is so, not every school district will decide to opt-out of masking. Currently, Monroe School District is one that has indicated they will keep the masks. 

In Hendricks County, some residents have yet to be given an answer. But, the Danville Board of Education will be taking a vote on Tuesday regarding the schools’ mask requirements.

For masking-optional schools, parents can decide if they will keep their children in masks or not. But, parents can be found on both sides of the debate for whether it is necessary to mask their children. If you are divorced from your spouse and you share custody of your children, you may not be in agreement with each other regarding how to send your child to school each day. This can cause a significant amount of contention and may even be a stimulus to bring about other issues that may require legal battles and interventions. 

If you live in Danville, IN, Christopher L. Arrington is a Hendricks County child custody attorney that can help you when you are facing a legal challenge with your ex.

Speak to a Danville Family Law Attorney Today

Keeping the relationship with your ex cordial may be extremely difficult when there are serious disagreements especially when they are about your children. Christopher L. Arrington is a Danville divorce attorney who offers a wide variety of family law services that can help you with your unique situation. Call today to schedule a free consultation at (317) 745-4494.