COVID-19 Support: Public Health Orders
Welcome to the COVID-19 support page for closure guidance and communication resources. Here you can find guidance and resources organized by the following categories. Simply click on a category link to be taken directly to those resources below on the page. For questions, please email disasterinfo@tea.texas.gov.
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2022 - 2023 School Year |
| Public Health Orders | COVID-19 School Health Support Grant (Grants to Schools) |
K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program |
Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant (Nursing Grant) |
Public Health Orders
FAQ and Guidance
Governor Abbott’s COVID-19 disaster declaration is still in effect. Governor Abbott declared a disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13, 2020. A gubernatorial disaster declaration expires thirty days after its issuance, unless renewed, and Governor Abbott renewed the declaration on August 30, 2021.
- Public Health Guidance (PDF) August 1, 2022
Tools, Templates and Resources
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Ventilation System Impact on Student Health (PDF) October 7, 2021
Correspondence and Notices
- Texas Attorney General Guidance Letter on Local Public Health Orders
- Executive Order no. GA-29 relating to the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 disaster (PDF) July 2, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-30 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (PDF) September 17, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-32 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (PDF) December 10, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-34 relating to the opening of Texas in response to the COVID-19 disaster (PDF) March 2, 2021
- Press Release: Texas Education Agency Announces Updates to Public Health Guidance; TEA Also Provides Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Executive Order no. GA-36 relating to the prohibition of governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings or restricting activities in response to the COVID-19 disaster May 18, 2021
- Executive Order No. GA-38 relating to the continued response of the COVID-19 disaster July 29, 2021
COVID-19 School Health Support Grant (Grants to Schools)
Tools, Templates and Resources
- SY 22-23 School Health Support Grant Approved FAQ’s October 20, 2022
- FAQ Submission Link- SY 22-23 School Health Support Grant October 20, 2022
- Outside Vendor Reporting Template (Excel Spreadsheet) September 23, 2022
Correspondence and Notices
- TAA: Release of COVID-19 School Health Support Grant November 4, 2021
- 2021-2022 School Health Support Grant Allocations by LEA November 19, 2021
Webinars and Presentations
- SY 2022-2023 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant, Cycle 2 Launch (YouTube) September 21, 2022
- SY 22-23 COVID School Health Support Grant, Cycle 2 Presentation (PDF) September 21, 2022
- SY 2022-2023 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant, Cycle 3 Launch (YouTube) September 16, 2022
- School Health Support Grant, Cycle 3 Presentation (PDF) September 16, 2022
- SY 2021-2022 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant - Private Schools as Recipients of Federal Funds (YouTube) November 23, 2021
K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program
This K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program is supported by the CDC of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $800 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the Center for Disease Control Website.
FAQ and Guidance
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance & Eligibility Requirements (PDF) September 29, 2022
Tools, Templates and Resources
Reporting Forms
- COVID-19 Test Inventory Close Out Survey May 15, 2023
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Vendor Staffing Log (PDF) July 27, 2022
- COVID-19 Test and Services Received Report
- COVID-19 Tests and Services Received Report Instructions (PDF) August 30, 2022
Lists
- SY 2022-2023 Vendor Resource Sheet (Excel) April 3, 2023
- K-12 Public School Allocation (PDF) June 2, 2023
- K-12 Private School Allocation (PDF) June 2, 2023
- School Systems Supported by the City of Houston COVID-19 Testing Program (Excel) August 8, 2022
Applications
- CLIA Waiver Application Quick Start Guide October 7, 2021
- CLIA Waiver Application October 7, 2021
- CLIA Waiver Application Exemplar (PDF) October 7, 2021
Other Resources
- Instructions For Use Rapid Antigen & PCR Tests (Excel) January 24, 2023
- SY 2022-2023 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Standing Delegation Order (PDF) October 3, 2022
- Student Consent Form, TEA-Developed (English) August 4, 2022
- Student Consent Form, TEA-Developed (Spanish) August 4, 2022
- CDC Ways School Systems Can Access COVID-19 Testing January 21, 2022
- Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Test Additional Extension Notification (PDF) January 27, 2022
- Houston Health Department (HHD): COVID Mitigation Support & Resources Outline (PDF) January 7, 2022
Webinars and Presentations
The content presented within the vendor webinar recordings and slide decks are subject to changes/updates; please refer to the SY 2022-2023 Vendor Resource Sheet under the “Lists” section on this webpage to ensure you have the most updated vendor information.
Recordings and Presentations
- K-12 COVID-19 Testing Project Closeout Reporting Process Webinar
- AccuReference
- City of Houston
- SY 2022-2023 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program: Official Launch Webinar
- Quest Diagnostics
- Goodside Health
- Thermo Fisher
- Achieve Health Management
- Bloom Health Partners
Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant (Nursing Grant)
FAQ and Guidance
- COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant Guidelines (PDF) November 5, 2021
- COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant FAQ (PDF) November 5, 2021
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Public Health Workforce eGrants Application November 4, 2021
Webinars and Presentations
- Public Health Workforce Grant Presentation (PDF) November 5, 2021
- Public Health Workforce Grant Strategy Options (PDF) November 5, 2021
This guidance may be outdated, please refer to the 22-23 tab for up-to-date guidance.
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2021 - 2022 School Year |
Public Health Orders
FAQ and Guidance
Governor Abbott’s COVID-19 disaster declaration is still in effect. Governor Abbott declared a disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 13, 2020. A gubernatorial disaster declaration expires thirty days after its issuance, unless renewed, and Governor Abbott renewed the declaration on August 30, 2021.
- Public Health Guidance (PDF) January 7, 2022
Tools, Templates and Resources
-
Ventilation System Impact on Student Health (PDF) October 7, 2021
Correspondence and Notices
- Texas Attorney General Guidance Letter on Local Public Health Orders
- Executive Order no. GA-29 relating to the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 disaster (PDF) July 2, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-30 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (PDF) September 17, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-32 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (PDF) December 10, 2020
- Executive Order no. GA-34 relating to the opening of Texas in response to the COVID-19 disaster (PDF) March 2, 2021
- Press Release: Texas Education Agency Announces Updates to Public Health Guidance; TEA Also Provides Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Executive Order no. GA-36 relating to the prohibition of governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings or restricting activities in response to the COVID-19 disaster May 18, 2021
- Executive Order No. GA-38 relating to the continued response of the COVID-19 disaster July 29, 2021
COVID-19 School Health Support Grant (Grants to Schools)
This K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program is supported by the CDC of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $800 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the Center for Disease Control Website.
FAQ and Guidance
- SY 21-22 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant Program Guidelines (PDF) November 4, 2021
- SY 21-22 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant FAQ (PDF) February 16, 2022
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Outside Vendor Reporting Template (Excel Spreadsheet) February 17, 2022
- 2021-2022 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant Application November 4, 2021
- 2021-2021 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant Application Preview (PDF) November 11, 2021
Webinars and Presentations
- Recording from 2021-2022 School Health Support Grant April Monthly Reporting Webinar April 26, 2022
- Recording from 2021-2022 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant- Private Schools as Recipients of Federal Funds November 23, 2021
- Recording from 2021-2022 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant- Program and Application Training November 23, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 School Health Support Grant Webinar Recording September 23, 2021
- SY 21-22 COVID-19 Health Support Grant Presentation (PDF) November 4, 2021
Correspondence and Notices
- TAA: Release of COVID-19 School Health Support Grant November 4, 2021
- 2021-2022 School Health Support Grant Allocations by LEA November 19, 2021
K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program
This K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program is supported by the CDC of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $800 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the Center for Disease Control Website.
FAQ and Guidance
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Step By Step Guide (PDF) July 14, 2022
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance & Eligibility Requirements (PDF) July 14, 2022
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program FAQ (PDF) July 21, 2022
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program High-Level One Pager (PDF) September 9, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Presentation (PDF) September 16, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program FAQ (PDF) October 19, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Eligibility Requirements (PDF) September 23, 2021
Tools, Templates and Resources
Reporting Forms
- COVID-19 Test and Services Received Report
- COVID-19 Tests and Services Received Report Instructions (PDF) January 10, 2022
Lists
- K-12 Testing Results Reported March 24, 2022
- SY 2021-2022 Vendor Resource Sheet (excel) April 28, 2022
- SY 2022-2023 Vendor Resource Sheet (excel) June 22, 2022
- School Systems Supported by the City of Houston COVID-19 Testing Program (excel) September 9, 2021
Applications
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Opt-in Application July 14, 2022
- SY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Opt-in Application Preview (PDF) July 19, 2022
- CLIA Waiver Application Quick Start Guide October 7, 2021
- CLIA Waiver Application October 7, 2021
- CLIA Waiver Application Exemplar (PDF) October 7, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Opt-In Application Reposted December 30, 2021
Other Resources
- CDC Ways School Systems Can Access COVID-19 Testing January 21, 2022
- Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Test Additional Extension Notification (PDF) January 27, 2022
- Abbott Labs BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen (ABN) Test Training Modules October 7, 2021
- If you have not previously taken the ABN rapid testing training modules, please click on the link and review modules 1-4 under the “Training Videos” section
- Houston Health Department (HHD): COVID Mitigation Support & Resources Outline (PDF) January 7, 2022
Webinars and Presentations
The content presented within the vendor webinar recordings and slide decks are subject to changes/updates; please refer to the SY 2022-2023 Vendor Resource Sheet under the “Lists” section on this webpage to ensure you have the most updated vendor information.
- Register for Thursday, July 28, Vendor Staffing Training Webinar July 14, 2022
- Recording from June 14TH Quest Diagnostics June 22, 2022
- Recording from June 15th Goodside Health Part 1 June 22, 2022
- Recording from June 15th Goodside Health Part 2 June 22, 2022
- Recording from June 15th Thermo Fisher June 22, 2022
- Recording from June 16th Achieve Health Management June 22, 2022
- Recording from June 16th Bloom Health Partners June 22, 2022
- COVID-19 Tests & Services Received Report Spring Training February 4, 2022
- Recording from January 10th ACCU Reference Webinar January 19, 2022
- Recording from January 10th Goodside Health Webinar January 19, 2022
- Recording from January 11th Bloom Health Partners January 19, 2022
- Recording from the September 10th and 14th testing webinars
- Recording from September 20th and 21st Grants to Schools webinars
- SY 2021-2022 COVID-19 Grants to Schools Presentation (PDF) September 23, 2021
- Recording from September 20th Achieve Health Management webinar
- Achieve Health Management Presentation (PDF) September 23, 2021
- Recording from September 21st Thermo Fisher Webinar
- Thermo Fisher Presentation (PDF) September 23, 2021
- Recording from September 22nd Quest Labs Webinar
- Recording from September 28th City of Houston Testing Webinar
- City of Houston Testing Program Presentation
- Recording from September 30th COVID-19 Tests & Services Received Report Webinar
- COVID-19 Tests & Services Received Presentation
Correspondence and Notices
- TAA: 2021-2022 COVID-19 Testing Program Closeout Dates and Feedback Request (PDF) May 5, 2022
- TAA: COVID-19 Testing Availability Reminder (PDF) September 2, 2021
- Sample Letter to Parents: COVID-19 Test Availability (Word) September 2, 2021
- TAA: SY 2021-2022 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Project (PDF) September 16, 2021
- SY 21-22 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Standing Delegation Order (PDF) October 25, 2021
COVID-19 Case Reporting
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Department of State Health Services Texas Public Schools COVID-19 Data September 17, 2020
- COVID-19 Public School Case Report form
- COVID-19 Public School Case Report Instructions December 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Tools, Templates and Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Information
- DSHS Website: Information for COVID-19 Vaccination Providers
- DSHS Document: COVID-19 Vaccine Provider FAQs
- How to Become a Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Provider (PDF) March 7, 2021
Best Practices for District Vaccination Events
- Sample General Vaccination Event Information to Send to School Personnel
- Sample School Vaccination Event Set Up Map
- Sample Day of Vaccination Event Check List
- Emergency Supplies to Consider Having on Hand During Vaccination Event
- Sample Vaccination Event Email to Send to Parents
Sample District Communications Resources
- Don’t Miss Your Shot Campaign Overview (Ages 5-11) November 11, 2021
- Don’t Miss Your Shot Campaign Image 1: Classroom November 11, 2021
- Don’t Miss Your Shot Campaign Image 2: Hallway November 11, 2021
- Don’t Miss Your Shot Campaign Image 3: Soccer November 11, 2021
- HTML Email 1 Template (Ages 5-11) November 11, 2021
- HTML Email 2 Template (Ages 5-11) November 11, 2021
Other Resources
- Vaccine Locator
- Sample Vaccine Informed Consent Form for Minors: Harris County Public Health (English) April 29, 2021
- Sample Vaccine Informed Consent Form for Minors: Harris County Public Health (Spanish) April 29, 2021
- Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit
- CDC Statement on Pediatric Vaccine Approval
- List of Pediatric Providers in Texas
- Department of State Health Services: Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Providers Webinar (PDF) August 10, 2021
- Department of State Health Services: COVID-19 Vaccine Parent Public Service Announcements
- CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
- Department of State Health Services: COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit August 19, 2021
Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant (Nursing Grant)
FAQ and Guidance
- COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant Guidelines (PDF) November 5, 2021
- COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding Grant FAQ (PDF) November 5, 2021
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Public Health Workforce eGrants Application November 4, 2021
Webinars and Presentations
- Public Health Workforce Grant Presentation (PDF) November 5, 2021
- Public Health Workforce Grant Strategy Options (PDF) November 5, 2021
Other Resources
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update (PDF) August 5, 2021
- State of Texas Assistance Request: Process for K-12 PPE (PDF) August 20, 2021