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Students in the Garland Independent School District return Monday for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Students in the Garland Independent School District return Monday for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, NBC 5’s Ben Russell reports.

Some North Texas school districts are opting to begin the 2020-21 school year with online instruction only before opening the classroom to students weeks later. See a listing here.

Following hours of public comments during an emergency meeting, Fort Worth ISD leaders decided Thursday to begin the school year online on Sept. 8 and then possibly transition to optional in-person classes four weeks later, on Oct. 5.

Following hours of public comments during an emergency meeting, Fort Worth ISD leaders decided Thursday to begin the school year online on Sept. 8 and then possibly transition to optional in-person classes four weeks later, on Oct. 5.

In newly issued guidance Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says local health authorities may not issue ‘sweeping orders closing schools’ for the sole purpose of preventing future COVID-19 infections.

In newly issued guidance Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says local health authorities may not issue ‘sweeping orders closing schools’ for the sole purpose of preventing future COVID-19 infections.

The Texas Education Agency will allow school districts to delay the start of on-campus instruction for up to eight weeks if necessary due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The Texas Education Agency issued new guidelines July 17 giving school districts flexibility in launching the school year. In an exclusive interview, NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter talked to TEA Commissioner Mike Morath about the plan and new guidance.