Dear NYC Principals and Administrators,

The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Non Public Schools (ONPS) will begin distributing Covid-19 at-home test kits to schools for student usage only, starting today, Monday, January 03, 2022.

Please see below for some key points:
  • The number of test kits per site will be based on enrollment in NPSIS at each site.
  • Schools may distribute these test kits on an as-needed basis to any student who exhibits COVID-like symptoms OR who has been exposed to COVID-19 in a classroom setting only.
  • All test kits must be distributed with the DOHMH fact sheet with guidance on how to take the test.
  • At-home rapid test kits should only be used at home and are not intended for use at schools.
NYCDOE Office of Nonpublic Schools (ONPS) staff will be on-site at these locations to distribute at-home test kits for each site.

You should have received an email from ONPS regarding this distribution. To pick up the tests, you will need to bring that email printed or show the email on your phone when you arrive on site. You will also need to provide your ID, your school’s name and location code, and building address(es) so they can ensure you have collected all at-home test kits allocated to your site.

For planning purposes, please note the following:

  • Bags will be available to unpack the kits into should that be easier for transportation.
  • Be advised that schools planning to pick up large quantities may need to arrange to travel in a larger vehicle (i.e. XL taxi, etc).
Distribution at each site will occur from Monday, January 3rd to Wednesday, January 5th, and pickup will take place between 8 am and 5 pm.

KN95 Mask Distribution:
KN95 masks are available as long as supplies last at the point of distribution of your site’s at-home test. The masks are for staff only, and each mask is reusable for 5 days.

Any questions please email [email protected].

As always, feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

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Rabbi Yehoshua Pinkus
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Ami Bazov, Esq.
Coordinator of Education Affairs

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