The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing high-quality, in-person education in the 2020-21 school year in a manner that safeguards the health of students, teachers and staff. To ensure the safest environment possible, Los Angeles Unified is working with a group of stakeholders and partners who are experts in their respective fields to conduct regular COVID-19 testing and community engagement for employees and students. The District is proactively testing the school community regardless if they have been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

All employees and students are required to take a baseline test within seven days of returning to their school. Baseline testing will help determine the prevalence of the virus in the school community and will prevent anyone with a positive test from entering a campus.

Many partners have made this program possible, including UCLA, Stanford University, the Johns Hopkins University, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross, Microsoft, Clinical Reference Laboratory and SummerBio.

Los Angeles Unified has informed the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on all aspects of the testing program. Regulations require all positive cases to be reported to the department, which in turn is involved in the formal contact-tracing process for Los Angeles Unified employees or students who test positive for the virus.

Students who do not wish to complete the baseline testing requirement, nor participate in Los Angeles Unified's periodic testing will not be permitted to return to school campuses and will be required to continue online learning.

We encourage students to participate in Los Angeles Unified’s program, which is free, easy, and confidential. Tests are currently being offered at more than 40 sites around the District.

Any information shared with outside parties will be in full compliance with privacy laws and only with consent from any participant in the testing program.

No. A test result is personal health information and is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and an individual does not have to disclose test results.

Baseline and periodic testing will be required for students and staff to return to schools. We encourage students and staff to participate in Los Angeles Unified’s program, which is free and is being offered at more than 40 sites around the district.

Students who do not wish to comply with the testing requirements will be required to continue learning from home.

Yes, all Los Angeles Unified students and staff are included in the program.

Students and staff of independent charters may be included in the program if the charter school has elected to participate. Otherwise, charter schools will need conduct their own testing and health screening program.

If a child is absent, the test can be rescheduled as soon as possible by visiting the Parent Portal and logging into the dailypass.lausd.net.

Students who do not participate in the testing program will be required to continue learning from home.

Yes, please contact the Help Desk at 213-443-1300 and press 2 for Spanish.

Yes. There is no age limit as to who can be tested.

All members of a student's household are permitted to get tested.

All staff and students must have a baseline test within seven days before they return to campuses and District facilities. Upon reopening schools for on-site instruction, periodic testing will be conducted for both staff and students.

Contact your supervisor or principal. When you can return to work or school depends on why you did not get the Daily Pass. If it is because you tested positive for COVID-19, you must follow isolation guidelines. If it because you were exposed to someone that was positive for COVID-19, you must follow quarantine guidelines. If it is because you have symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to contact your doctor and may be asked to get tested for COVID-19. If it is because you have traveled outside of California, you must quarantine for 10 days. Please contact the Community Engagement team at CE@lausd.net for additional guidance.

The District does not use Curative COVID-19 PCR tests at our testing sites. The District uses SummerBio and Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) COVID-19 PCR-RT tests.

An employee or student who tests positive will receive a link to view their test result via text and email, along with instructions to isolate immediately. The district’s Community Engagement Team will call the individual the same day to provide isolation instructions. The team will also contact household members, coworkers and students who may have been in contact with the individual who tested positive to provide quarantine instructions and refer them for a COVID-19 test site. Details of the case and the list of those exposed will be referred to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health which may conduct further contact tracing.

The following instructions for home isolation will be provided:
- Stay home until at least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared and there is no fever for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
- Anyone who has a condition that severely weakens the immune system may need to stay home for longer than 10 days. Consult with your healthcare provider.
- Symptoms have improved (for example, cough or shortness of breath).
- A person who has tested positive should not be tested again for at least 90 days in order to avoid a false-positive result.

If you tested positive for COVID-19 but never had any symptoms:
- You must stay home for 10 days after the test was taken
- If you develop symptoms, you need to follow the instructions above

Los Angeles Unified will offer testing for household members who may have been exposed to prevent the spread of the virus. In accordance with guidance from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, contact tracing will be conducted for individuals who have tested positive.
Regulations require all positive cases to be reported to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

More information is available at these websites:

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidquarantine
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidisolation

An employee or student will not require a doctor’s note, or a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to work or school. However, employees and students will require clearance from the Community Engagement Team to return to work or school after completing the 10 day isolation period.

Employees and students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and completed their isolation period should not take another COVID-19 test for 90 days because of the possibility of a false-positive result. An individual who has recovered from COVID-19 may have low levels of virus in their bodies for up to 3 months and may continue to test positive although they are not contagious. After completing the isolation period and receiving clearance from the Community Engagement team, students/employees should return to work or school.

More information is available here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html

That person should follow the home isolation or home quarantine guidelines from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, depending on whether or not they have symptoms. More information is available at these websites:


http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidquarantine
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidisolation

The District released a digital tool called the Daily Pass, which was built for Los Angeles Unified by Microsoft and connects all the necessary components for a safe return to work and in-person learning.

The digital tool will be used by all employees, students and visitors to complete a Daily Health Check required for admission to a campus or office. The Daily Health Check will monitor for safe behaviors, physical wellness and potential exposure to the virus. Those who affirmatively complete the Daily Health Check will receive a Daily Pass QR code that can be used for quick and safe admission to schools or District offices.

Individuals who do not have access to the digital tool can complete the health survey verbally at a school or office entrance.

Temperature checks will be implemented at all schools as an additional health screening tool.

Classrooms and facilities are electrostatically cleaned top to bottom, air filtration systems have been upgraded with the equivalent of N-95 membranes, personal protective equipment is provided to all individuals on the campus or in a classroom, and facilities have been reconfigured to keep all at a school a safer distance apart. When students return, they’ll be kept in small, stable cohorts. As additional safety practices are shown to be effective and appropriate for schools, Los Angeles Unified will incorporate those practices as well.

Health authorities require those who have tested positive for COVID-19 to complete an “isolation” period; those who may have been exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms of COVID-19 must complete a “quarantine” period. In practice, isolation and quarantine both mean to stay home and stay separated from others who have not been exposed to COVID-19.

If you or anyone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms, it is important to contact your healthcare provider and schedule a COVID-19 test. The person with symptoms should self-quarantine pending the test results because COVID-19 is very contagious. That individual should also separate themselves from everyone in their household, so they do not transmit the virus to any family members in the home. They should wear a mask and social distance, if they must be in the same room as a household member. Follow hand hygiene recommendations and avoid sharing any personal items.

Household members of suspected COVID-19 cases should self- quarantine until test results are available. It is important to separate yourself from other people in your household even if you do not have any symptoms, because you can transmit the virus before you develop symptoms. While you are waiting to find out if your household member is a confirmed case, it is important for you to also monitor yourself for symptoms including fever, chills, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle aches and pains. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms you should call your healthcare provider immediately and make arrangement to be tested for COVID-19. If your household member’s test comes back negative, and you are symptom free, you can discontinue self-quarantine.

A close contact is any person who was within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes within a 24 hour period. It is important for close contacts to self-quarantine to prevent further spread of COVID-19 for 14 days after the last time they were in contact with the COVID case.

As per LA County, Department of Public Health reporting requirements, if you test positive at a COVID-19 testing site outside the Los Angeles Unified’s testing program, you should notify your school principal or supervisor that you will not report to work for 10 days from the date of your test or according to your healthcare provider’s instructions. You should self- isolate according to the LA Department of Public Health’s guidelines and follow your healthcare provider’s instructions. You should also submit a copy of your test result to in the Daily Pass by selecting “Submit External Test Results” at https://dailypass.lausd.net.

If a classroom teacher or student tests positive, that individual is instructed to isolate for at least 10 days. The Community Engagement will investigate and advise the close contacts to quarantine and take a COVID-19 test.

The Community Engagement team is composed of nurses and administrative staff. If employees or parents have questions related to a positive result, potential exposure, or symptoms of COVID, they can email the Community Engagement team directly at CE@lausd.net.

Regardless of vaccination status, per guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, please note a 10-day quarantine is required upon return to Los Angeles County after travel outside California, even if you have a negative COVID-19 test.

Yes. Please make sure you cancel your existing appointment using the link in the appointment confirmation email and then reschedule at dailypass.lausd.net.

The Los Angeles Unified help desk can provide assistance with scheduling an appointment from 6am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. Families can call (213) 443-1300 and staff can call (213) 241-2700.

The testing process is simple. You can make an appointment at DailyPass.lausd.net, using a phone or computer (including the one Los Angeles Unified has provided), at one of the many schools where testing is being provided. You can also call the Family Help Desk to make an appointment at (213) 443-1300.

There’s a quick check-in upon arrival at the testing site and a clinician will be there to help oversee the process.

The test is free and you’ll receive the test result within 24-36 hours via text and email.

All results are kept confidential and stored in a separate, secure database. Information will be shared only with the appropriate scientists, administrators and health authorities.

While we recommend the use of nasal swabs, anyone can request a saliva test at all test sites if they prefer. Both tests are what’s known as PCR tests, the gold standard for COVID-19 testing.

Los Angeles Unified has contracted with SummerBio and Clinical Reference Laboratory to provide test kits. InfinitHealth will be a conducting the periodic testing at school sites.

There is no charge to Los Angeles Unified students or employees for COVID-19 testing.

Los Angeles Unified will follow precautions prescribed by public health agencies. All testing staff will perform hand hygiene before testing and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This includes an N95 mask, face shield, gloves and medical gown for healthcare staff assisting with specimen collection, and face masks and additional items for other team members.

All PPE and other testing-related materials will be properly disposed of once testing is completed, followed by additional hand hygiene.

Hand sanitizer is available to everyone who participates in testing, and the testing team has access to a handwashing facility with soap and water

The District conducts regular safety audits of testing sites that include inspections by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and other staff to ensure proper procedures and protocols are being followed.

Employees and students must provide consent before testing can be conducted. Students who are at least 18 can provide their own consent. A parent/guardian must provide consent for students younger than 18. An online consent form will be provided as part of the appointment process.

Families must also consent to the periodic testing that will occur on their child's school during the school day.

Yes. The test must be a PCR type test and taken within seven days of an employee returning to their in-person assignment. Results must be valid and submitted within 3 days of taking the test. Employees and families upload their test results at Dailypass.lausd.net

For those at school sites, a baseline negative test is needed before reporting to work. After the baseline has been established, staff should return to their assigned work sites while they await test results.

Test results should be available in 24-36 hours after the test is taken.

You should schedule an appointment for a new test as soon as possible at dailypass.lausd.net.

You can access the student ID in the Parent Portal, Schoology, report cards, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and letters sent to parents from Student Integration Services, also known as reference numbers, for the following eChoices programs: - Permits With Transportation (PWT) - Magnet - PSMCP (Priority School Matriculate Choice Program, which replaces NCLB).

No, your electronic signature is recorded when you select 'Yes' or 'No' in the Consent? and Authorized? fields.

If you are symptomatic, please log on to make an appointment at Dailypass.lausd.net. During the booking process, answer “Yes” to “Symptomatic as defined by CDC?” The booking application will route you to test locations that allow for appointments for persons that are symptomatic or exposed to someone with a positive test.

Yes. Families can call (213) 443-1300. Employees can call (213) 241-2700. The helpdesk is open 6 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday for any questions about Los Angeles Unified and the coronavirus pandemic.

The Los Angeles Unified help desk can provide assistance with scheduling an appointment from 6am to 6pm Monday through Saturday. Families can call (213) 443-1300 and staff can call (213) 241-2700. If easier, you can walk on to your nearest LA Unified testing site.

LA Unified secondary students (ages 12-18) can receive the Pfizer vaccine at their school site. First doses of the vaccine will be available on a predetermined day at their school, between May 24 and June 10. A schedule of when the mobile vaccine clinic will be stationed at secondary school sites can be found here: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccineappt.https://achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccineappt

Los Angeles Unified and a number of community clinics are supporting administering vaccines. Community clinics administering vaccines to all eligible community members at school sites that can be seen at the bottom of this webpage: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccineappt.

If you are a community member, staff person, parent, or guardian, you can make an appointment by calling our vaccine hotline at (213) 328-3958 or by walking onto any of the community vaccination sites.

Students can make an appointment for a vaccine at their school by logging into dailypass.lausd.net using their single sign on. A job aid for those appointments can be seen here.

Information about all of the sites and their hours of operation can be found at achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccineappt.

Both the LA Unified sites and the community clinic operated sites offer Pfizer for youth. Moderna is offered at some of the community clinic sites.

Everyone age 12 and over in LA County is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

When a student makes an appointment for a vaccine at their school site through the Daily Pass, a QR code is generated. They will receive a confirmation email with an attached permission form that must be signed by their parent and must be brought to the school at the appointment time. The student must also print-out the QR code or have it on their phone and available at the time of check-in.

For Students: A Consent for Minors COVID 19 Vaccination form is required for all minors ages 12 through 17 at each visit. 16 and 17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if possible. If this is not possible, they must bring a consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian. 12-15 year olds MUST be accompanied by their parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult.

The District’s vaccination initiative is designed to provide access to all students once eligible. At this time, the vaccine is not mandatory for Los Angeles Unified students; however, we strongly encourage all families to consider their options with regard to the vaccine.

At this time, the vaccine is not mandatory for Los Angeles Unified staff; however, we strongly encourage all stakeholders to consider their options with regard to the vaccine.

Employees may receive the vaccine and accompany their child to receive the vaccine during paid working hours.

Yes. Testing is the only way to know if someone is infected with COVID-19 and if they are putting people around them at greater risk for infection. Testing is also important to guide the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in its decision-making. Testing is free and is offered periodically at all school sites for students and staff participating in in-person instruction, or at 12 stationary locations across the Los Angeles Unified community. Information is at: https://achieve.lausd.net/covid.

If you receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you need two doses to reach their maximum level of protection. Students 12-18 are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccination. Once they make an appointment for their first dose via dailypass.lausd.net, they will be automatically scheduled for their second dose. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is one dose and approved for those 18 years and above.

Vaccinating students age 12 and over is an important part of creating the safest possible environment at schools, and protects the student's family members.

The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that as of May 2021 youth now account for 22 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., when this time last year youth cases were only around three percent. Since older people are now vaccinated, it is important to get young people vaccinated to prevent new cases from increasing, starting with our 12- to 18-year-olds.

After clinical trials showed the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and highly effective in protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death in those aged 12 to 15, the FDA granted emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for this next eligible age group. This is the same vaccine that has already been safely administered to millions of California adults, including 30 percent of people aged 16 and 17.

Side effects for young people are similar to those experienced by adults which could include a sore arm, fever, fatigue, chills, headache, and nausea. Some experience more symptoms than others while others have none.

As with any other vaccine, medical experts state that mild symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity and it is important to remember that the vaccines have proven to be safe and effective for all of us.

It is important for those who receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to return for their second dose in order to gain the full protection the vaccines have to offer.

Vaccine trials and approvals commonly begin with older, more vulnerable populations then extend to younger ages. Adolescents were the next group to be prioritized because they are most similar to adults and are more likely than younger children to spread the virus and become seriously ill.

Both Pfizer and Moderna have ongoing clinical trials in people younger than 12. Depending on the outcome of those trials, authorization for additional groups could happen later this year.

No. According to the CDC, “None of the COVID-19 vaccines contain the live virus that causes COVID-19 so a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.” It is important to have trustworthy and accurate information about COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html.

No. According to the CDC, “Neither the recently authorized and recommended vaccines nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.​” Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html

Trustworthy and factual information is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html

You can read more about vaccines for 12-18 year-olds from the California Department of Health. You can read their FAQ for parents in English or Spanish.

The Daily Pass is a one-stop-shop digital tool that allows students, families, employees and visitors to schedule a COVID-19 test appointment and answer the Daily Health Check screening questions prior to arriving at school or a District office. The District is now providing COVID-19 immunization for Los Angeles Unified employees age 65 and over in compliance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health orders, and vaccination appointments can be made on the Daily Pass as well.

The Daily Pass was developed with support from Microsoft Corp. and can be accessed through a mobile phone, tablet or a computer.

Eligibility requirements for vaccinations may change frequently – the latest information for Los Angeles County residents is here: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/covidvaccinedistribution/

The Daily Pass also generates the QR code used to gain entry after affirmatively answering the Health Screening Questions.

You can access the Daily Pass by using the link: https://dailypass.lausd.net

In order to enter a school or a District office, employees, students, parents/guardians, and visitors must complete the following two steps every day before they enter:

• Answer two sets of questions called the Daily Health Check screening questions (via Daily Pass)
• Take a temperature check

Once the Daily Health Check questions are answered affirmatively and the temperature is 99.9°F or below, entry to a school or District office is allowed.

The Daily Health Check screening questions consist of two sets of questions. The first question addresses your willingness to commit to the safest behaviors possible to keep you and our schools safe. The second set of questions are the screening questions required by the LA County Department of Health regarding symptoms related to COVID-19, exposure to someone with COVID-19, and/or under quarantine or isolation orders. Both questions must be answered “Accept” and “I agree” to enter a school or District office.

The Daily Pass also generates the QR code used to gain entry after affirmatively answering the Health Screening Questions.

Employees, parents, and students 18 years or older can use the Daily Pass to schedule a COVID-19 test. Students younger than 18 years old must have their parent or guardian schedule COVID-19 test appointments. Once an appointment has been scheduled on the Daily Pass, you will receive a confirmation email. You must print out the confirmation email or have it available on your phone at the time of check-in.

Eligible Los Angeles Unified employees can use the Daily Pass to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

When checking-in at the vaccination center, Los Angeles Unified staff must provide a valid government-issued ID (example: California driver’s license, California identification, passport). In addition, when an appointment is made through Daily Pass, an appointment confirmation email with a QR code is generated. You must print out the code or have it on your phone and available at the time of check in.

After an initial negative COVID-19 test and so long as the employee, student or parent indicates they are symptom-free and has not been exposed, a Daily Pass will be issued and the individual will be granted entry to a school campus or District site for that day.

• Employees, parents and visitors can obtain a Daily Pass via https://dailypass.lausd.net
• Only students who are 13 years and older can obtain a Daily Pass via https://dailypass.lausd.net
• Students younger than 13 years old will need their parents to sign-in to the Daily Pass via https://dailypass.lausd.net with their using their Parent Portal account to generate a pass.

Users may obtain a Daily Pass QR code for a guest through the Daily Pass.

The online Daily Health Check can be accessed via the Daily Pass web-based portal as early as 12:01AM on the day a site will be visited. It is recommended that the Daily Health Check be done at least 30 minutes before the intended visit to a school or work site.

The Daily Health Check can be revisited and resubmitted if questions were accidentally answered incorrectly. After the questions are answered correctly, a Daily Pass QR code will be issued.

Yes, Daily Health Check screening questions are a requirement for each site visit during the day.

The Daily Pass will support the process of the required daily health screening before entering a school campus or office. The Daily Pass will be used at all schools and District offices. Staff, students, parents, and visitors will receive communication once the Daily Pass becomes a requirement.

Individuals without a device will be able to complete the Daily Health Check in-person. This is a verbal process of answering the Daily Health Check screening questions before entering a school or office.

Once the Daily Health Check questions are answered affirmatively, a QR code will be displayed indicating the name of the person, the date, and location of the Daily Pass. The QR code will be electronically scanned and recorded electronically in the Daily Pass Dashboard.

The Daily Health Check QR code cannot be used as a pass for a COVID-19 test or vaccination appointment. Individuals need to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 test or vaccination on the Daily Pass and a confirmation email will be provided for each appointment, which will need to be presented at the testing or vaccination site.

The responses to the Daily Health Questions in the Daily Pass will be shared via a dashboard with the school’s administrators, office supervisors, or designees as appropriate.

Welcomers (designated and trained District staff members who will conduct the Daily Health Check questions, at each of the school’s Check-in Stations) will use a District-issued infrared thermometer to take an individual’s temperature.

The normal temperature range to be allowed on campus is 93.2° F- 99.9° F.

A fever in Los Angeles Unified is considered a temperature of 100° F and over.

Individuals with a temperature over 100° F will be asked to step aside in a designated area and wait for about five minutes before taking their temperature again. If after the recheck, the temperature is still above 100° F, the individual will not be allowed to enter the campus or District office.

• Students who are not accompanied by their parents will be escorted to the school’s designated isolation area and wait until their parents pick them up. A medical-grade mask will be provided if the student does not have one. Students who are accompanied by their parents will go home with their parents. Parents can register their children for a COVID-19 test at a Los Angeles Unified testing center via https://dailypass.lausd.net
• Employees will be asked to inform their principal or supervisor and will not be allowed on campus. It is recommended that the employee schedule a COVID-19 test appointment at one of the District testing centers via https://dailypass.lausd.net
• Parents and visitors will not be allowed on campus and will be asked to go home until their temperature is within a normal range and they feel well. Parents can register for a COVID-19 test at a Los Angeles Unified testing center via https://dailypass.lausd.net

Any employee or student exposed to, exhibiting symptoms of, or who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be sent home following District and school guidelines.

• If unable to obtain a Daily Pass QR Code because of answers to the Daily Health Check or the temperature check, the individual or caregiver must contact the supervisor or principal concerning the
• If unable to get a Daily Pass because of a positive COVID-19 test result, the individual must follow isolation guidelines.
• If exposed to someone positive for COVID-19 or recently traveled outside of California, the individual must follow the latest quarantine guidelines.
• If COVID-19 symptoms are present, the individual or caregiver must contact their doctor and/or get tested for COVID-19 at one of our LAUSD testing sites. A COVID-19 test can be scheduled at https://dailypass.lausd.net