Even as there is no clarity on when city schools are likely to reopen, school authorities have started planning for the eventuality. Several infrastructural changes are being made, to ensure the premises is safe for students. As of now, the central government has allowed for schools to reopen for Classes IX to XII, but city schools are still awaiting specific instructions from the state government regarding this.

The management of Billabong High International School (BHIS), Malad, has put together a 'School Resumption Taskforce,' which has prepared a detailed plan that incorporates best practices for safety and security of students and the staff. "We will be following social distancing by implementing processes for restricting visitors through access control protocols, health checks and temperature monitoring through periodical health declaration. There will be separate protocols for recovered students and teachers. Students will be seated individually to maintain social distancing. Benches too, will be at designated spaces to maintain physical, social distancing in the classroom," said Madhu Singh, principal of the BHIS. City schools are also tying up with professional cleaning service providers to ensure continuous sanitisation of premises.