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. 2020 Aug 29;227:38–44.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.08.069

Table III.

Proportion of state government plans with guidance on specific equity concerns, listed in descending order

Equity concerns Number of documents with policies addressing this group or issue
Students with disabilities or special needs 50 (98%)
Students at greater risk of severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection 50 (98%)
Mental health support 49 (96%)
Food insecurity and child nutrition 48 (94%)
Lack of access to Internet/technology 48 (94%)
Staff at greater risk of severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection 47 (92%)
English-language learners 46 (90%)
Homelessness, temporary housing 36 (71%)
Students involved with or on the verge of involvement with the DCFS or equivalent agency 31 (61%)
Students living with someone at greater risk of severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection 27 (53%)
Staff living with someone at greater risk of severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection 7 (14%)