Samuel A. Fryer Yavneh Academy et al v. Gavin Newsom et al

Filing 63

STIPULATED ORDER OF DISMISSAL (JS-6) 61 by Judge John A. Kronstadt, this matter is DISMISSED with prejudice, and each party is to bear its own respective fees and costs. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (jp)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SAMUEL A. FRYER YAVNEH
ACADEMY, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

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No

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STIPULATED ORDER OF
DISMISSAL (JS-

v.

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GAVIN NEWSOM, et al.,
Defendants.

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Based on a review of the Joint Motion for Stipulated Order of Dismissal (the

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“Joint Motion” (Dkt. 61)), sufficient good cause has been shown for the requested

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relief. Therefore, the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs’ claims are DISMISSED

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with prejudice, and Defendants have stipulated to the following conditions:

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Department of Public Health on August 25, 2020 and updated on

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September 4, 2020 (“Cohort Guidance”), applies to all K-12 schools in

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California. Schools that provide religious instruction in the State of

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The Guidance Related to Cohorts, issued by the California

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California may utilize the Cohort Guidance to provide in-person

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education services. For avoidance of doubt, the Cohort Guidance does

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not impose a percentage or numerical cap on the number of students

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who may be on a religious school campus at any given time, so long as

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a religious school meets all of the requirements in the Cohort Guidance.

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The Frequently Asked Questions document issued in conjunction with

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the Cohort Guidance is advisory, not mandatory.

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Schools that provide religious instruction in the State of

California may also utilize the COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Places
of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural
Ceremonies, issued by the California Department of Public Health on
July 29, 2020 (“Religious Guidance”), to provide in-person religious
services and cultural ceremonies, as long as the remainder of their
educational activities are consistent with State orders and guidance
applicable to K-12 schools. Religious services may include prayers,
religious ceremonies, and instruction in religious texts, philosophy, and
tradition.

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independently authorize or restrict a County from imposing stricter

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regulations than are set forth by the State in those orders and guidance.

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To the extent a County wishes to require stricter regulations, the County

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must proceed pursuant to the independent authority the County and the

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local health officer has.

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The State COVID-19 Orders and associated guidance do not

In the event Defendants individually or severally act contrary to the Stipulations,
whether by amending or superseding the State COVID-19 Orders or their