Scott orders schools to close

Gov. Phil Scott has announced a plan for the dismissal of all schools in Vermont and cancellation of all school related activities no later than Wednesday. The decision was made amid fears that keeping schools open could help to spread the coronavirus.

The directive will last until April 6, according to a statement from the governor’s office.

Scott’s Continuity of Education Plan directs local districts to continue to offer food and special needs services for children, provide options for childcare for health workers and other essential workers, and ensure children continue to be educated during the initial response and possibly for an extended period.

Students are not required to attend school on Monday or Tuesday. Teachers and staff, however, must report to work to help with the orderly rollout of the cancellation of classes.

https://vtdigger.org/2020/03/15/scott-orders-schools-to-close/