Local school districts continue to roll out their back to school plans, sharing what the learning environment will look like for students, families and teachers in the coming weeks.

In southern Michigan, the Hillsdale County Intermediate School District (HCISD) announced a delayed start to the school year to give the district additional time to provide training and secure adequate safety equipment to support in-person learning opportunities.

Many of the area school districts have smaller student counts and operate under tight budgets, making the purchase of safety and Personal Protective