As school districts throughout the state continued to prepare for their September openings amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the N.J. Department of Health delivered 19 pages of new guidance on Aug. 13, providing a first look at what potentially could occur if COVID-19 cases are identified within school buildings.

“This guidance document outlines NJDOH COVID-19 public health recommendations for school settings and is intended for use by local health departments (LHDs),” reads the opening…