Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday said local governments should be working to get children back to in-person learning “as soon as possible,” but he stressed that a return to school buildings should not come at the expense of students and staff’s health.

“I know that people are anxious to get these final decisions, but it’s absolutely critical that rather than rushing, that we get this right for our communities, our teachers, and especially for each and every one of our children here in Maryland,” he said.

With the upcoming school year a little more than a month away, some jurisdictions, such as Baltimore City and Baltimore County, have said they will begin this fall online.

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