The CDC and Dallas County Health officials have raised the COVID-19 alert to level red and reported that hospitalizations are rising at the fastest rate since the pandemic began, among all age groups, including children.  Students under 12 are not eligible for a vaccine, however, school attendance is mandatory, and virtual learning is not an option at this time. We are committed to keeping the learning and working environment safe for everyone.

The masking requirement applies to all students, staff and visitors on district property. However, the district follows the law to allow accommodations for students or staff who may have an underlying medical reason or condition that limits their ability to wear a mask in a school or work environment. 

If you believe your student has a medical condition or disability limiting their ability to fulfill the daily mask requirement, you may contact the school administration to learn about that process. 

While an exact timeframe has not been determined, we are temporarily requiring mask be worn. We will continue to monitor the cases in consultation with the Dallas County Health and Human Services.

Yes, staff and students will be required to wear masks on the bus.

Student athletes, band members and all students involved in indoor and outdoor extracurricular activities, including coaches and sponsors are required to wear masks, which may be temporarily removed only when students are actively engaged in physical activities.

Yes, the district will continue to provide masks and sanitizer at district schools and facilities.  All employees who report to work without masks are instructed to immediately request them from supervisors.

The district is increasing its push to encourage all employees to get vaccinated, announcing financial incentives for staff who receive vaccinations. For months, the district has urged employees to get vaccinated, hosting vaccine clinics across the city in partnership with area hospitals and community organizations. Visit www.dallasisd.org/covidvaccine for upcoming vaccination opportunities.

If an employee is alone in their office or classroom, they do not need to wear a mask. But if there is more than one person in a classroom or office, masks must be worn. Employees who may have an underlying medical reason or condition that limits their ability to wear a mask while at work environment are, by law, allowed accommodations through official and supporting documentation.

Gov. Abbott’s order does not limit the district’s rights as an employer and educational institution to establish reasonable and necessary safety rules for its staff and students. Dallas ISD remains committed to the safety of our students and staff.

Dallas ISD will continue contact tracing in the 2021-2022 school year. If there is a positive case identified at a campus, the school’s COVID-19 Response Team will identify and notify close contacts. The district will also continue collaborating with county health officials as needed.