Illinois governor differs with Trump on getting students back in school this fall

Published July 10, 2020 4:00pm ET



While President Donald Trump insists kids get back to school as early as next month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is relying on data and science.

Several weeks ago, the Illinois State Board of Education released a set of policies and rules for schools to follow this fall. The policies include temperature checks and face-covering requirements. Districts are also polling parents on other things such as blended learning options.

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