SAN DIEGO — In an effort to protect the students and the parents in San Diego from eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders from the San Diego Unified School District have called on the San Diego City Council to extend renter protection through winter until March 31, 2021.
The City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal on Tuesday that will give renters additional time to pay back rent without the fear of being evicted during the pandemic.
“We know our families are some of the hardest working people in San Diego, and they should not lose their homes because they have lost their jobs due to a national recession caused by a global pandemic,” said Board President John Lee Evans through a statement. “Certainly, the COVID-19 crisis has created enough misery in our community without adding to its toll.”
The San Diego Unified School District has already announced plans to start the new school year online in all schools on August 31.
The current ban on evictions for residential homes is set to expire on September 30.
“So long as the virus continues to spiral out of control, it will not be safe for schools to reopen for all students. That means many families are using their apartments and homes as classrooms, so their students can continue with their education online. This measure from President Gómez will protect these families and give our students the stability they desperately need and deserve,” said Board Vice President Richard Barrera.