Must schools be closed if a certain percentage of students and/or staff are absent?
The decision on school closing is within the discretion of local school officials, except when the local boards of health or state officials declare that one or more schools must be closed due to a public health emergency. Local school officials may decide what level of staff and/or student absences would warrant closing a school or schools for a period of time, taking into account issues of safety and supervision as well as continuity of education.
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