re: OFFICIAL: All Louisiana public schools closed until April 13

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I was just hearing the same. Did they say why they’d be open Monday & Tuesday? Or are they waiting to see if it’s actually warranted to close?

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I find it best to slow the process down, gather as much information as possible, and consider the proper course of action.  In this case, I am not necessarily going to follow the public school course of action.  My team is going to take time to consult with the appropriate public officials, medical experts, and school personnel as we determine our course of action.  As of now, xxxxx will continue to have school through Wednesday, March 18.  If we close, it will be after March 18. We will keep our families up-to-date as circumstances change, more information becomes available, and decisions are made. 

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The White House reached a sweeping agreement with congressional Democrats late Friday on a bill to provide relief to workers hurt by the coronavirus outbreak.

“We are proud to have reached an agreement with the Administration to resolve outstanding challenges, and now will soon pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrote to her colleagues.

The package includes free coronavirus testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured; two weeks of guaranteed paid sick leave, as well as increased family leave; increased spending on unemployment benefits; more money to provide school lunches to students whose schools are closed; and an increase in Medicaid funding.

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