We, the United States parents of school aged children, understand schools are an essential service, providing meals, security and resources for our children and families. We recognize the closing of schools due to COVID-19 would have a significant impact on children and families, thus we are with you all as you carefully consider the potential impacts of school closures and developing contingency plans to deliver essential services to students. Until then, we ask for an immediate guarantee from all US school districts that our children not be negatively impacted academically nor penalized for attendance gaps directly related to us reserving the right to keep our children home during this COVID-19 pandemic.

In solidarity,

The United States Parents of School Aged Children