School Health

COVID-19 News

Returning to School Guidance

• DPHHS Official Statement: HEPA Air Purifiers and Air Filtration Montana Schools
• CDC: Considerations for K-12 Schools- Readiness and Planning Tool
• Montana Office of Public Instruction: Reopening Montana Schools Guidelines

Guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of COVID-19 and is updated as needed and as additional information becomes available. The DPHHS Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Section provides more information on disease monitoring and prevention in Montana. Please visit the DPHHS Coronavirus website for more information. 

You can also find information on the CDC website:

• Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Checklist for Teachers and Parents
• Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
• Tips for Parents While School’s Out
• Frequently Asked Questions 

DPHHS School Administrative Rules

The revised rules were filed with the Montana Secretary of State on January 7, 2020 and were posted in the Montana Administrative Register on January 17, 2020 . 
To learn more, please visit this page dedicated to the rule changes.