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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2021
Page
3
COVID-19 exposed long term stress on universities that rely on on campus housing and in person classes. Enrollment in Kansas colleges fell 8.1 percent last fall, higher than the national average, as campuses emptied and students and families reassess return on investment amid Delta variant uncertainty.
Wichita's largest school district will not mandate masks indoors for students and staff, though it strongly recommends masks for all, including the vaccinated, with visitors required to mask. The board voted 4-3. Delta variant cases rise statewide. several districts require masks.
Kansas commits to expanding mental health services over eight years to move more than 600 people from adult care homes into communities. The 13 page agreement among state agencies and five groups aims to resolve a potential lawsuit sparked by a 2019 Disability Rights Center report alleging ADA violations. Advocates say more staff and services are needed. the state plans about 450,000 dollars annually for extra staff and training.
Brian Grimmett reports that electric cars and trucks may suit rural Kansas despite cost, range and charging hurdles. Rural households with garages can charge overnight and longer trips benefit from higher mileage, but upfront prices and the lack of DC fast charging in the Southwest complicate adoption. The Ford F-150 all electric model and potential state funding from VW settlement could accelerate rural EV access.
Barcomb-Peterson outlined on campus and off site testing options including rapid antigen tests for quick results as KU offers free tests to students. On campus housing will require either proof of vaccination or a test at move in while general vaccine mandates are not required by KU or state law.
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