Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he is recommending all schools remain closed in Tennessee for the rest of the school year.

The decision comes only days after Gov. Lee extended a safer-at-home order through April 30 for the entire state.

Schools were closed through at least April 24 prior to Gov. Lee’s recommendation.

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