LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Schools are back in session and that means the rise in illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. 

Jefferson County Public Schools said it expects to see a rise in COVID-19 cases in schools across the city, and is offering testing for students.

JCPS said its nurses can do COVID-19 testing for students if parents give consent.

There's also free home tests available for students, staff and families.

If you want home COVID-19 tests, the JCPS insider family update email that was sent to families on Wednesday has a link.

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