Private Schools In Montgomery County Required To Stay Closed For In-Person Learning Through October 1 Under New Order
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- Private schools in Montgomery County will not be able to reopen for in-person learning until at least October 1 under a new order from the county's health officer.
The order, which County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles signed on Friday, takes effect at 6 a.m. on Monday.
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Public schools in the county will operate virtually through the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year.
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Gov. Larry Hogan said he disagrees with Montgomery County's decision to mandate the closure of private and parochial schools.
I strongly disagree with Montgomery County's decision to mandate the closure of private and parochial schools. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/4pESSu93Tj
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) August 1, 2020
On Twitter, the governor said, "I strongly disagree with Montgomery County's decision to mandate the closure of private and parochial schools. As long as these schools develop safe plans that follow CDC and state guidelines, they should be empowered to do what's best for their community. This is a decision for schools and parents, not politicians."
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