The Quebec government is expected to unveil its highly anticipated plan to gradually reopen schools on Monday afternoon after they were shuttered to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Premier François Legault suggested last week that the progressive restart will begin with schools in regions less impacted by COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
When it comes to attendance, however, Legault has said that students will not be obligated to return to finish the end of the academic year.
Parents may keep their children at home if they want, he added. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The plan comes as the province looks to ease up on some of its sweeping measures aimed at curbing the spread