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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do wonder how some of the students "furthest from opportunity" (DCPS's language) will upload their test results.

Perhaps set aside two computers at each library for uploading results on January 4th?   [/quote]

Most parents have a cell phone they can use to snap and upload a photo. [b]Otherwise the kids will just be tested when they arrive at school on the 5th[/b].[/quote]

Untrue.  Officials did not state this at the presser.  It's only been declared on DCUM.  Ferebee said that turning away students "is something we're prepared to do."  [b]There was no mention of at-school testing on the 5th.  
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Might it happen at some schools?   Possibly.  But it's not DCPS policy. [/quote]

This is just wrong. A reported asked the question and pressed Bowser on it. She was really direct about all the time that is being given - Monday & Tuesday and basically said we don't want you to come to school on Weds and assume a test will be administered at that time. OSSE then stated that is someone does show up they can get a test a do it then. What is absolutely clear is that no person will be allowed into the building without a negative test.[/quote]

She's saying that to get people to take the tests. They are using the results to decide whether to open an individual school/classroom or go virtual, so they need the results by Tuesday to make informed decisions. I guarantee that on Wednesday there will be onsite tests for those that don't send them Tuesday.[/quote]

In fact, look at DCPS' actual email:

What happens if a student comes to school without a negative test result or proof of a negative test?

Students who have not tested or uploaded results will not be allowed to enter the school and will be provided a COVID-19 At-Home Rapid Antigen Test kit. Parents or guardians must test their child(ren) and upload results to the dcps.dc.gov/safereturn website. Students will be permitted to enter the school when the negative result has been uploaded and displayed.
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