Löfven: Schools open in the fall

The public health authority's recommendation on distance education will be removed on June 15.

- In the autumn, upper secondary schools, university colleges and other adult education will come to a more regular business, says Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.

The schools have been closed since the government's decision on March 17. The date of June 15 is set with the intention of giving like-minded schools and educational institutions the opportunity to prepare for a more regular semester, with teaching in place, after the summer. But there will be no change for the final year students at the high school that will take the student. As previously announced, they can be classed together, get their final grades and have a smaller origin.

- During this crisis, most people have taken a great responsibility, and this is a responsibility that will continue to be needed now that we return to regular study activities. So when some relief is made, common sense, great caution and own responsibility still apply, says the prime minister.

For the municipal adult education, vocational college and higher education, further education may need to be given in part at a distance to reduce the spread of infection. This is to follow the General Health Authority's general recommendations on keeping distance and avoiding greater social contexts.

The fact that the Public Health Authority is now lifting its recommendation means that students in the upper secondary school who need a summer school will have the opportunity to study on site at the school during the summer.

Stefan Löfven also took the opportunity to say something about the political process surrounding crisis management and school issues.

- I want to thank all the parties for a good cooperation over the past month.