Most WA schools will return face-to-face this fall but with COVID precautions in place

Students across Washington state are likely to return to school this fall, but it will require masks and social distancing, according to guidance from the state released Thursday. In the 55-page document, state Superintendent Chris Reykdal said his expectation is that “schools will open this fall for in-person instruction.” All students, staff, volunteers and guests must wear cloth face coverings when returning.“We’re coming back — where it’s safe to do so with all protocols in place,” Reykdal said during a Thursday press conference.