A $6.6 billion school reopening initiative launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom was met with mixed reactions in Orange County, where parents are divided on the prospect of full-time, in-classroom studies. “I think they should open immediately,” Orange County resident Jim Puro told The Epoch Times. “We’re creating a generation of kids that are going to be dysfunctional because of their not being socially adapted to other kids.” California’s governor signed into law March 5 a $6.6 billion bill that allocates $2 billion in educational funds for elementary schools to reopen, from kindergarten through second grade. Only counties with significant reductions in transmission rates among the broader community will receive a funding incentive to reopen for higher grades. Schools aren’t required to participate in the program, but receive a financial incentive for doing so. In Orange County, most school districts are offering hybrid and distance learning options for young students. Parents can opt to keep their children home and …
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