Get Smart About Wildfire Smoke – Clear Guidelines for Schools and Wildfire Smoke

This memo from the California Department of Education provides clear guidelines for schools responding to wildfire smoke events. It outlines AQI thresholds for restricting outdoor activities, modifying school schedules, or closing campuses. The document also addresses indoor air quality concerns and suggests proactive communication with families. School administrators and emergency planners will find this memo useful for meeting state expectations, protecting student health, and ensuring educational continuity. The memo is part of California’s broader strategy to manage climate-related public health risks affecting schools.