President Trump, Secretary DeVos Safely Opening Schools: Here are the details

This just in from the White House...

Below are highlights on the Administration’s dedication to reopening schools, the Administration’s latest COVID-19 response, and the Department of Justice’s dedication to protecting the constitutional rights of Americans to practice their faith freely.
 
Reopening Schools Safely
Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
 
Secretary DeVos discussed the Administration’s continued focus on the importance of reopening schools, the Espinoza v. Montana Supreme Court decision, and Education Freedom Scholarships.
 
Reopening Schools Safely

• To watch the White House Roundtable Discussion Event on Safely Reopening America’s Schools, click HERE.
• To read more on the Administration’s efforts to reopen schools safely, click HERE.
• If you have any questions for the Department of Education on schools reopening safely please contact them via email.

 
Education Freedom Scholarships

• To read more on Education Freedom Scholarships, click HERE.

 
Supreme Court Decision Protecting Religious Schools

• Read The White House Press Secretary’s Statement on the Supreme Court decision HERE
• Read Secretary DeVos’ Statement on the Supreme Court decision HERE

COVID-19 Updates
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

 Surgeon General Jerome Adams discussed the Administration’s continued efforts and accomplishments on responding to COVID-19.
 
Mental Health Resources

• The HHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives hosted its second webinar on their Compassion in Action Guide. You can watch HERE.
• The HHS Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives will host the third webinar in the mental health series on the Caregiver Principle on August 6. You can register HERE

Additional Health Links

• CDC Considerations for Communities of Faith HERE
• CDC Considerations for Schools HERE​

​Protecting the Faith Community’s Constitutional Freedoms
Jennifer Dickey, Deputy Associate Attorney General, Department of Justice

Deputy Associate Attorney General Jennifer Dickey reaffirmed the Administration’s and the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of Americans to practice their faith in the midst of COVID-19. Excerpt from the Department of Justice:
 
“As the Department of Justice explained recently in guidance to states and localities taking steps to battle the pandemic, even in times of emergency, when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers.”
 
To view the Department of Justice’s full Memorandum protecting Civil Rights, click HERE.