Keeping our Schools Safe
Marin County Public Health continues to work in close partnership with the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE), leaders of our public, private, parochial and independent schools, Marin Child Care Council, and child care facilities to promote safe in-person learning and services.
Guidance for All Schools and Child Care Facilities
Marin County Public Health’s guidance and resources reflect both California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.
Marin County Public Health Respiratory Guidance for Education Settings (includes COVID-19 guidance) (Spanish Language Version)
- Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick (CDC)
- Respiratory Viruses (CDPH – 1/05/2026)
- Considerations when a Child Has Symptoms of Illness in Child Care or School (CDPH – October 2023)
- Public Health Guidance for TK–12 Schools and Child Care Settings to Support Safe In-Person Services and Mitigate the Spread of Communicable Diseases (CDPH)
- Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
Additional Resources
When and Why to Wear a Mask (CDPH)
Marin County COVID-19 Testing Resources
State of California Office of School Health Hub
The Office of School Health Hub consolidates key resources and information to support safe, in-person learning in TK-12 schools and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. New resources are added to the Hub on a regular basis.
Guidance For Disease Reporting from Marin County Public Health
Guidance for Schools and Child Care Facilities: Disease Reporting
School Status
Local COVID-19 Surveillance Resources: With the shift from pandemic to endemic status, surveillance efforts now focus on community virus levels in wastewater, hospitalization rates, and outbreaks. The surveillance webpage is updated weekly with local data.
Marin County Office of Education website
Marin County Office of Education’s Health Safety and Support Webpage is an excellent resource and landing page to bookmark for updated guidance and resources related to health and safety, including COVID-19 guidance and information.
Marin County Office of Education’s Health Safety and Support Team can be reached via email at aconstantino@marinschools.org.
Marin County HHS Schools and Child Care Team
Marin County HHS Schools and Child Care Team can be reached at: