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Despite enhanced safety protocols and assurance of classroom safety from school officials, only seven percent of high schoolers in Los Angeles Unified School District have returned to in-person learning since schools reopened earlier this year.

In lower grades, LAUSD says only 18% of middle schoolers and only 30% of elementary school kids are back in classrooms.

KTLA’s 5 Live explores the reason why school officials, parents and students think in-person attendance is lower than anticipated by the district.