Wary of angry parents, this Utah school told teachers not to confront students who came to class after refusing COVID testing

Some districts are leery or unsure about enforcing Test to Stay, but the state says they have the authority to do so.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jen Avery tests a student for COVID-19 at a Test To Stay event at American Preparatory Academy in Draper on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. While some school districts are leery or unsure about enforcing Test to Stay requirements during an outbreak, the state says they have the authority to do so.

Wary of angry parents, this Utah school told teachers not to confront students who came to class after refusing COVID testing

Some districts are leery or unsure about enforcing Test to Stay, but the state says they have the authority to do so.

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