Governor Reynolds Closes Iowa Schools For Remainder of Year

Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education are closing all schools in the state for the remainder of the year.  Schools will continue to offer continuous online learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.  All spring sports are cancelled and a decision is expected on summer sports by June 1st.  Reynolds said, “while I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans.”  The governor has waived the mandatory school start date that falls in the final week of August — so schools may begin the next school year earlier.  There are 327 public districts and 179 non-public schools in the state.