Students in Rockdale County Public Schools are preparing to switch to virtual learning this week.
The plan is for students to do independent learning from home Monday through Wednesday.
The district blames Bio-Lab, Inc. pollution.
A Bio-Lab, Inc. spokesperson said in a statement Sunday night that the company has partnered with Rockdale Relief Fund to provide foot to children who will be remote learning this week.
Sept. 29, the plant caught on fire. Rockdale County said water interacted with chemicals stored there and began pushing chlorine compounds into the air.
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According to the county, smoke that contains chlorine compounds can cause various symptoms including irritation of the eyes and airways, coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, a scratchy throat, irritated sinuses, headaches, stinging eyes, or a runny nose.
Rockdale County Public Schools were supposed to return from fall break this week, but because of that risk, the school district decided to go virtual.