that that has to be respected by the state at all levels of government and so it s our belief that this should be a parent s choice. reporter: the superintendent of miami-dade public schools also responding to the salary cut threat saying, quote, at no point shall i allow my decision to be influenced by a threat to my paycheck. the back and forth comes amid a surge in new cases across florida. the state accounting for nearly 20% of the nation s cases. there s also an alarming rise of cases in children, with some pediatric hospitals overwhelmed. if we re already seeing covid-19 pediatric icu admissions in children s hospital zagss before school is open, what s going to happen after that? i m really excited for the school year. it just is the best feeling to see your new crop of kids. reporter: chloe is entering