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NYC Health Dept Closes Yeshiva of Central Queens; Measles Outbreak STILL Growing

by WFIS | May 14, 2019 | Education News, Student Safety

The NYC Health Department announced Monday that it has closed Yeshiva of Central Queens for failing to comply with an Order of the Health Commissioner in response to the current measles outbreak. The Health Department said on May 9 it had ordered the Yeshiva (located...
Ask Nancy for May 2019: Key resources as schools prepare for possible wildfire smoke

Ask Nancy for May 2019: Key resources as schools prepare for possible wildfire smoke

by WFIS | May 2, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety

This month the Wildfire Smoke Impacts Advisory Group will convene to improve messaging and provide updated health guidance later in May.  In the meantime, Nancy addresses concerns schools have in anticipation of wild fire season in the responses below. Question:How...
Signed in Law, School Safety Bill Includes Private Schools in Emergency Notification

Signed in Law, School Safety Bill Includes Private Schools in Emergency Notification

by WFIS | Apr 22, 2019 | Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

Senate Bill 5514 was signed into law Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee, requiring schools to be notified when violent incidents occur nearby.  For several years WFIS has strongly advocated for private schools’ inclusion on this much needed policy and the state’s...
Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

Reducing chemical use means healthier air in schools

by WFIS | Apr 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, Uncategorized

April means the sweet smell of spring, but also an increase in asthma triggers for kids. For this issue of Ask Nancy, we learn how improving school air quality benefits students and staff, and get a list of things to avoid using to keep kids safe. Question: We have...
School Notification bill passes Senate, now waits for House approval

School Notification bill passes Senate, now waits for House approval

by WFIS | Mar 11, 2019 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News

Last week the Senate unanimously passed SB 5514 addressing notification of schools if there’s an emergency in their area. It requires first responder agencies to alert all public and private schools if there’s a situation in their vicinity that might make an...

WA State bill would require public school teach sex education in all grades, approved by state Senate

by WFIS | Feb 28, 2019 | Education News, Student Safety

By Ryan Blake for The Spokesman-Review OLYMPIA – All public schools in Washington would have to offer sex education programs, starting in kindergarten, under a bill passed Wednesday by the Senate.  School districts would be required to adopt comprehensive, medically...
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