California Department of Public Health yesterday evening unveiled a waiver application process that could let some elementary schools in hard-hit counties begin in-person instruction earlier, if they meet a stringent health requirements,a according to a news release the department issued. a A district superintendent, private school principal or head of school, or executive director of a charter school may apply for a waiver from the local health officer to open an elementary school for in-person instruction in a county that is on the monitoring list. School officials must consult with all applicable labor and parent organizations, and must also publish reopening plans on their website, prior to applying for a waiver. A local health officer needs to consult with CDPH before approving schoolsa plans.