Back to School: Safety and Health Updates | Winston–Salem News

New school year kickoff across the Piedmont Triad means busy parents and students prepping for buses, supplies, and routines — while safety and health rules take center stage. North Carolina’s strict school bus laws are being reinforced to protect kids, with penalties for passing stopped buses and reminders for students to stay safe around them. Vaccination requirements for key grade levels remain mandatory for all schools, public and private, to ensure community health. Plus, anonymous reporting systems are now in place to help students and families flag safety concerns, bullying, or self-harm without fear of exposure — making classrooms and campuses safer for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afbf38076498cc13