Lafayette schools issue a COVID-19 waiver to parents and students

Lafayette schools issue a COVID-19 waiver to parents and students

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News 1's princess john nay steverson-lowry has more information.

Princess jhane 0 sec.i got the to speak with a parent whose daughter goes to school in lafayette and says sh's not comfortable with the waiver.

Shanese lewis - concerned parent sot 9 sec.

Lewis says asking a parent and their child to sign this waiver is unfair because you are acknowledging that you do't plan to practice the same safety precautions that you would during a lesson.

Lewis adds that face to face learning is the social interaction that children need but not if it comes at a risk to their health.

Shanese lewis - concerned parent sot 16 sec.

Lewis says that she will not be signing the waiver and that i's unfortunate because that takes time away from her daughter hanging out with friends.

Lewis says she hopes the school board reconsiders the waiver and she has this advice for other parents out there.shanese lewis - concerned parent sot 5 sec.

Lewis says the same safety precautions being taken in the classroom need to be taken in extra curricular activities as well.

Princess jhane 0 sec.