HSC exams in New South Wales will have a maximum limit of 75 students per room when they begin in October.
The Berejiklian government has released a detailed plan outlining how students can sit their final tests without disruption during the pandemic.
School principals have been asked to prioritise thorough cleaning, health screening and to have an alternative venue on standby. Masks will remain optional and one person will collect papers at the end of each day.
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