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Most California Schools Unlikely To Open In Fall Under New State Rules

In a new order, Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined how and when school districts could reopen for in-person learning. Currently, more than 30 of the state's counties do not meet the criteria.

Most California schools may remain closed when the academic year begins in the fall, according to new state directives, with a majority of campuses likely having to shift to distance-learning instead.

Gov. the new rules Friday, days after closed amid a surge of coronavirus cases.

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