Suffolk and Nassau school districts have opened enrollment for an emergency child care program for essential workers.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says the program will run in 24 locations across Long Island.
“You’re going to have students who will be in a safe environment, they’ll have a variety of activities to participate in. They will be able to participate, importantly, in their district’s distance learning programs.”
Bellone says the program will help people at the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, including first responders, healthcare, transit and grocery workers.
Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. More information is available at scopeonline.us.
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