Department of Health answers questions on Florida schools

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health answers frequently asked questions on Florida schools and the data they present.

Click here for that information: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/School-Report-for-Florida-FAQ.pdf

Action News Jax has asked about discrepancies between DCPS COVID-19 numbers.

The dashboard was created for more transparency and to give parents a tool to make decisions on sending their children to brick and motor schools or take them out. It breaks down cases by the school, total cases and how man affect student and staff.

Action News Jax searched through the State Health Department website and found different numbers.

Action News Jax reported early Oct. that several schools locally reported different numbers than the state.

READ: A deeper look in DCPS COVID-19 dashboard

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