School officials in New York City and surrounding suburbs are working on elaborate plans for the fall semester, but as far as Cuomo is concerned, a plan is nothing but a plan until he gives the green light.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo served notice Wednesday that he – not the mayor, not the president – will decide when and if schools in New York open in September, and he hinted at the possibility of different regional start dates.
School officials in New York City and surrounding suburbs are working on elaborate plans for the fall semester, but as far as Cuomo is concerned, a plan is nothing but a plan until he gives the green light.
“If anybody sat here today, and told you that they could reopen the school in September, that would be reckless and negligent of that person,” Cuomo said.
The governor said he wants to see what the infection rates are, if there are any summer spikes, before making the call. The state plans to issue guidance on reopening by July 13.
