Although there have been at least two cases of monkeypox in kids in the US, public health officials say that they believe the chance of widespread infections in youngsters is remote, even with a new school year just around the corner.
Currently, the city’s Panel for Education Policy meets once a month, voting on multiple proposals from across the five boroughs to close, merge or co-locate schools at each session, among other matters.
The vote is unlikely to have an immediate impact on school budgets, but delays in approving a formula could hamper principals’ ability to plan and hire staff.