Atlanta Public Schools using ‘test-to-stay’ COVID protocol

After a delay returning to in-person learning after the holidays due to the COVID-19 surge, Atlanta Public Schools has implemented new protocols to mitigate spread of the virus.

The new “testto-stay” protocol is ongoing at all APS schools, requiring students who come into contact with someone testing positive for COVID to quarantine at home for 10 days unless a parent or guardian consents to daily testing after exposure.

While surveillance testing is mandatory for employees, there will be voluntary testing for students twice per week with parental consent.

Officials said state-of-the-art air filtration units will be installed in every classroom of all APS traditional schools beginning the first week of February.