Vermont Governor Phil Scott has announced a Continuity of Education Plan for the dismissal of all state schools, reports WCAX.
The plan orders the cancellation of all school activities by Wednesday, March 18. The directive is planned to last until April 6, but could go on longer. Local districts will be tasked with three objectives to support state response; food and special needs services for children, providing childcare options for health workers and other essential personnel, and systems for continuing education during the off-period. Scott states that no students are required to attend on Monday and Tuesday if parents or guardians deem this to be unsafe. Education professionals are asked to report to work as scheduled to help the effort.
Governor Scott said that while he hopes schools can begin again on April 6, the possibility of a longer delay is there.
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