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“This is unacceptable, and I really find it to be a rather heartless, shortsighted and political maneuver on their part,” Ken Zarifis, president of Education Austin, said.

‘This is unacceptable’ | Education Austin president says opening schools this fall isn’t safe As coronavirus hospitalizations break records across Texas this week, state leaders say it will be safe for students to return to classrooms this fall.

"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday ordered the state’s schools to remain closed until May 4 in the continuing effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

He also extended social distancing guidelines to April 30."

Texas governor orders schools to remain closed until May 4 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday ordered the state’s schools to remain closed until May 4 in the continuing effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

"AUSTIN, Texas – Schools in the Austin Independent School District are officially closed until at least April 3 due to the spread of coronavirus. But even though school is out, students are still get balanced meals at select campuses throughout the district. "

AISD Meal Service Provides for Students During COVID-19 School Cancellation Students usually get three meals a day at one school.