Evers directs DHS to close K-12 schools starting Wednesday
Gov. Tony Evers Friday directed the Department of Health Services to close all K-12 schools — public and private — beginning Wednesday and stretching through at least April 6 as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. In his announcement, Evers said the reopening date could be pushed back pending further information. Evers’ announcement came as districts across the state began making decisions on their own to close their doors in response to the outbreak. The mandate begins at the close of the school day Wednesday to allow districts time to prepare, and Evers noted districts may close