As the coronavirus pandemic continues in the United States and around the world, millions of students are doing schoolwork from home with varying degrees of help from their frazzled parents.
States will make their own decisions about whether schools will return for the rest of the academic year, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issuing guidelines about how that might be possible. Even as some areas consider re-opening parts of their economies or returning to everyday life, schools remain shut and students are expected to continue learning online.
Below, we've collected the most recent data about which states have closed schools for the rest of the year, which states are still intending to return to the classroom and which states have yet to give a definitive answer. Note that this information is all current as of our publication date, and we'll try to keep it updated, but please check with your local school district for the most accurate information.
1. Alabama
In an executive order issued by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, this Southern state closed public schools for the remainder of the year.
2. Alaska
Gov. Michael Dunleavy issued a health mandate that closed all public schools through the end of the 2019-20 school year.
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3. Arizona
According to Arizona's Department of Education, public schools in the state are closed through the remainder of the school year.
4. Arkansas
Gov. Asa Hutchinson closed all Arkansas public schools through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
5. California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said families and educators should operate "with the expectation now that schools will not reopen" for the remainder of the year.
6. Colorado
In a press release that detailed Colorado's plan to re-open the state, Gov. Jared Polis said that schools would remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.
7. Connecticut
An executive order issued by Gov. Ned Lamont says schools in Connecticut are closed through at least May 20.
8. Delaware
In a statement on April 24, Gov. John Carney announced schools would remain closed through the rest of the academic year.
9. Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended school closures through the remainder of the academic year.
10. Georgia
Georgia announced that schools would remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
11. Hawaii
Christina Kishimoto, superintendent of Hawaii's public school system, announced on April 17 that schools would be closed for the rest of the academic year.
12. Idaho
It may be possible for certain schools and districts in Idaho to reopen this year if they follow strict guidelines issued by the state's Board of Education. No districts have opened yet.
13. Illinois
Illinois announced that schools in the state will remain closed for the rest of the school year.
14. Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order closing schools in the state for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
15. Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education closed schools for the rest of the academic year.
16. Kansas
On March 18, Kansas became the first state to close schools for the rest of the year when Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order.
17. Kentucky
At a press conference on April 20, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said schools in the state would remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.
18. Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an executive order closing schools through the remainder of the school year.
19. Maine
Commissioner of Education Pender Makin and Gov. Janet Mills recommended that Maine keep schools closed for the rest of the academic year.
20. Maryland
Maryland's school closures were extended to May 15.
21. Massachusetts
Gov. Charlie Baker announced that schools in the state would be closed for the rest of the year.
22. Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order in April closing the state's schools for the remainder of the academic year.
23. Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order closing Minnesota schools through at least April 30.
24. Mississippi
Gov. Tate Reeves directed all Mississippi schools to close for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.
25. Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson announced that schools in the state would be closed for the remainder of the year.
26. Montana
According to the Montana Department of Education, districts in Montana will have individual control over whether their schools reopen beginning on May 7.
27. Nebraska
According to an executive order issued by Gov. Pete Ricketts, schools in Nebraska are closed through May 31.
28. Nevada
Gov. Steve Sisolak confirmed that schools in Nevada would remain closed for the rest of the year.
29. New Hampshire
Gov. Chris Sununu announced that schools in the state would be closed for the remainder of the year.
30. New Jersey
New Jersey schools are currently closed through May 15, but Gov. Phil Murphy said in a recent press briefing that the state "cannot rush to reopen" educational facilities.
31. New Mexico
Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart said public schools in New Mexico would be closed for the rest of the school year.
32. New York
Despite a publicized spat between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, there has yet to be a decision on whether New York schools will be closed. On April 16, Cuomo extended the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, meaning schools in the state are closed until at least May 15.
33. North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper closed North Carolina schools through May 15.
34. North Dakota
Gov. Doug Burgum said schools in the state would be closed until further notice.
35. Ohio
Gov. Mike DeWine said schools in Ohio would be closed for the rest of the school year.
36. Oklahoma
According to a document issued by the Oklahoma Department of Education, schools in the state will be closed for the rest of the academic year.
37. Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown announced that schools would remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.
38. Pennsylvania
On April 9, Gov. Tom Wolf extended school closures in the state, closing schools for the remainder of the academic year.
39. Rhode Island
Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that schools in Rhode Island would remain closed for the rest of the year.
40. South Carolina
On April 22, it was announced that South Carolina schools would close for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year.
41. South Dakota
Gov. Kristi Noem announced that schools in the state would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
42. Tennessee
In mid-April, Gov. Bill Lee recommended that schools in the state be closed, but did not mandate their closure. Schools are currently closed through April 30. Some individual districts are closed for the remainder of the year.
43. Texas
Despite plans to begin to reopen the state soon, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in mid-April that schools would not reopen this year.
44. Utah
After delaying several expected return dates, Gov. Gary Herbert announced on April 14 that Utah schools would remain closed for the remainder of the academic year.
45. Vermont
Gov. Phil Scott announced that schools would remain closed for the rest of the year.
46. Virginia
Gov. Ralph Northam announced on March 24 that schools would stay closed for the 2019-20 academic year.
47. Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee closed Washington schools for the rest of the school year.
48. West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced that school buildings and facilities would be closed for the rest of the year.
49. Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers announced on April 16 that schools in the state would remain closed for the rest of the year.
50. Wyoming
Schools in Wyoming are currently closed through April 30. Those closures may be extended.
D.C.
D.C. Public Schools will remain closed through the academic year, which now ends three weeks early. Learning at home will continue through the spring and summer.
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