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Who makes the decision to close schools?

April 26, 2017decision schools

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Who makes the decision to close schools?

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Local school officials decide when to close their schools. Their local health department (LHD) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) or New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) provide up-to-date guidance and information to help schools make sound decisions.