iowa schools

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation Friday directing all Iowa schools to start the school year with in-person learning.

Schools will have avenues to provide remote learning after the start of the school year, including parental consent for selecting a remote learning opportunity offered by a school in its "Return to Learn" Plan.

"But the best interests of students and families requires that our schools are prepared to provide a structured, safe, and enriching academic environment," the proclamation states.