A Look at DESE's Cited Sources: Footnote #34 - Accueil de tous les élèves des écoles et collèges. (2020, June 22)

DESE Claim: "In addition to the WHO, several other countries including Denmark, France, China, and Hong Kong recommend one meter (approximately three feet) distance in schools."

Cited Source: France Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Jeunesse, Accueil de tous les élèves des écoles et collèges. (2020, June 22). Available at https://www.education.gouv.fr/22-juin-accueil-de-tous-les-eleves-des-ecoles-et-colleges-303546

Peer Reviewed?: No, government health guidance

Study Methodology: N/A - public health guidance

Notes: This is France's guidance on the return to school. I did a Google Translate to English of the web page since my French reading is not at a native speaker level. Parents are expected to keep children home if they are sick. Physical distancing is required in elementary school and older, but not in nursery schools. Hand washing and mask guidance are also included in the document.  

Supports DESE Claim?: Yes. France recommends one meter physical distancing.