Madera Unified's school year to begin August 9 without distance learning

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Madera Unified School District's has 2021-2022 school year will have all students attending school in-person full time, five days a week.

Parents are also given the option to enroll their child in the district's independent study program, which will be offered for all grade levels, T-K to 12th grade.

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Distance learning will no longer be an option for students.

Madera Unified officials said the district would continue to follow the California Department of Public Health's guidelines and protocols, requiring teachers and students to wear face coverings while indoors.

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The first day of classes begins Monday, August 9.