Dept. of Education says Florida schools will remain closed until at least May 1

Tallahassee, Fla. — The closures for all public schools in Florida has been extended until May 1, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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The extended closure due to the coronavirus pandemic comes on the same day,online learning began for school districts across the state.

Officials in several districts said Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran made the recommendation during a conference call Monday afternoon.

Previously, the state had said schools would be closed through April 15.