Education - Bensalem Township

County Releases School Health and Safety Guidance to School Districts

Published

5 years ago

August 16, 2021

On Sunday, the Bucks County Commissioners and Bucks County Health Department Director Dr. David Damsker released school health and safety guidance, in FAQ format, to the county’s school districts as they prepare to reopen for the fall semester.

The COVID-related recommendations are not binding, as it is up to each district to set its own policy. The county urges school officials to remain cognizant of the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to be prepared to adjust their policies and practices as conditions improve or worsen.

“While some may be looking for County-wide mandates, neither the Bucks County Commissioners nor the BCHD can dictate to independently-elected school boards or school district superintendents how to manage their schools or students. Further, the BCHD cannot provide legal advice to school districts. Any BCHD school guidance is strictly advisory, though all state and federal guidelines acknowledge and recommend the
importance of working in collaboration with local health authorities to create these plans,” it says as part of the intro of the informational document.

You can read the document by clicking here

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Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

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3 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

Below is a list of the schools and their websites. All are encouraged to use the links to see the complete details of your school district.

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BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

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4 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

To learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing Program, email ADNursingDirector@bucks.edu, call 215-968-8353 or click here.

BCCC is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.

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Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

Published

1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.