Arizona school closures until the end of the school year
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY)- Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman extend Arizona school closures through the end of the school year.
The Governor's Office said the governor and superintendent made the announcement Monday, stating the extension follows updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman released the following joint statement:
“In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the remainder of the school year. Today’s announcement is intended to give parents and educators as much certainty as possible so they can plan and make decisions. While this isn’t the outcome any of us wanted, we are grateful for the partnership of schools around the state, who have stepped up to offer virtual and take-home learning opportunities for our students. These efforts are crucial, and we recognize that schools are making every effort possible to continue providing instruction during closures. We also thank our legislative partners for passing legislation ensuring all educators and staff see no disruption in pay. Our number one priority will continue to be health and safety, and we will continue to work closely with public health officials."
