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[quote=Anonymous]This seems relevant to our location. I don’t understand why there hasn’t been more communication from central office. Also could be lots of problematic student behavior for bus drivers.

Livingston Public Schools in New Jersey will close early on the day of the total solar eclipse to keep children safe from looking directly at the Sun, superintendent Matthew Block told parents in a March 6th letter obtained by FOX Weather.

"Since the eclipse will occur during our regularly scheduled school dismissal times, many of our students would be outside and unsupervised during the eclipse," Block said. "Unless children are properly supervised, they could be drawn to look at the eclipse, and would likely do so that day at dismissal. Without the proper equipment, this can cause damage to their eyes."

Block said he consulted with the district physician, who echoed his concern.

"Our physician added that the glare and distraction caused by the solar eclipse could also present a challenge with driving during this time, which might negatively impact the safety of our parents, staff and bus drivers," he added.

https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/april-8-solar-eclipse-2024-school-districts-open-close.amp[/quote]

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