Decision on reopening schools will be taken within 4 to 5 days: Edu min

Bengaluru: Education Minister S Suresh Kumar said that the decision on reopening schools in the state will be taken within four to five days.

Addressing presspersons after holding a meeting with the department officials he said that his department is seriously studying the Andhra Pradesh model for reopening of schools.

“Prior to taking any decision, we need to examine everything as it is a question of students’ lives,” said S Suresh Kumar.

He further added, “Before reopening schools, we need to gather information on various fronts besides the health condition of the teachers and students. Experts feel that prolonged closure of schools can have a negative impact on a child’s mind as well; therefore, we are examining all these things before arriving at a final decision.”