Advocating for Children During the COVID-19 School Closures.

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- Subject Terms:
  CHILDREN'S rights; DIET; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; MENTAL health; POVERTY; SCHOOL environment; SCHOOLS; WOUNDS & injuries; CHILDREN with disabilities; COVID-19
- Abstract:
  The article addresses the imminent threat posed by the COVID-19 school closures to child health and wellbeing in the U.S. It emphasizes the need to prioritize research and planning to guide safe and equitable plans for school reopenings, along with the development of a universal remote public education system and additional support for children with disabilities. It calls for action to expand vital nutrition programs to improve health care access.