NEWSLETTER

JULY 7, 2020

Neighbors, 

Today marks 4 months since Virginia confirmed its first COVID-19 case, which was in the 42nd District. While we are now in Phase III of re-opening our economy, we must still be vigilant in curbing the spread of COVID-19. I encourage everyone to continue practicing social distancing, wearing face masks, and demonstrating good hygiene. 

My Next Tele-Town Hall is July 15 at 6:30pm

I hope you can join my next Tele-Town Hall on Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm! I will be joined by Delegates Vivian Watts, Mark Sickles, and Paul Krizek. We look forward to your input before the Special Session later this summer and to provide you with updates on the state’s COVID-19 response. To participate in the conversation, please use the following information: 

Dial-in (605) 472-5239 | Access Code 811044 | Submit questions here. 

Updates

Below are COVID-19 and other updates from state agencies and Fairfax County Public Schools. As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance by calling my office 804-698-1042 or emailing me at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov.

Best, Kathy

Delegate, 42nd District 

Updates from state agencies

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

  • DMV Select Offices, which are operated by local governments and private businesses, continue to re-open across Virginia. Most DMV Select Offices are opened for appointment-only visits or have other social distancing requirements in place. As of today, the following offices are open in our region and accessible to our community:

  • Springfield: 6506 Loisdale Road, Suite 105, Springfield, VA 22150

  • Fairfax City: 10455 Armstrong Street, Room 224, Fairfax, VA 22030

  • Learn more about the services available at DMV Select Offices and to schedule an appointment here. 

  • Please reach out to me if you have any trouble scheduling an appointment.

Updated State Guidance for School Re-Opening

  • The Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Health Commissioner, updated the state guidance to local school districts for re-opening schools for the upcoming academic year. You can find the updated state guidance here. 

  • Please note, the changes in social distancing guidelines is based on information from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. 

  • The decision on how to re-open schools is made at the local school district level. The state guidance is provided updated health and safety information that can inform this process. 

Updates from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)

Extended Deadline for 2020-2021 School Year Enrollment Form

  • FCPS has extended the deadline for families to indicate which return-to-school option they are selecting for their child(ren) to July 15. FCPS families should have received information about these options from FCPS; you can complete the form via phone or online here. 

Proposed Start Date for 2020-2021 School Year

  • Superintendent Brabrand announced he will propose that FCPS start the 2020-2021 academic school year on September 8, 2020. This proposal will be voted on by the Fairfax County School Board on July 9th. 

View my summary of the 2020 legislative session here.

View my previous e-newsletters here.

View my new COVID-19 resource page to see a summary of state actions, guidance, and resources here.