EXCLUSIVE: Biden administration to push for 'test-to-stay' policy to keep kids in school as many districts scramble to avoid omicron surge

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Dec 17, 2021 EXCLUSIVE: Biden administration to push for 'test-to-stay' policy to keep kids in school as many districts scramble to avoid omicron surge The Biden administration will unveil a new strategy Friday to keep children in the classroom, according to two administration sources familiar with the plan. It includes a "test to stay" approach: Instead of mandatory quarantines for students identified as close contacts of a Covid-positive peer, those students could remain in school if they test negative for the virus at least twice during the week after an exposure. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy