Beginning in April 2009, the State of Texas began responding to the outbreak of the H1N1 flu  virus. Because there was limited knowledge of the severity of the flu strain, the Department of State Health Services recommended school closures in those areas believed to be affected by the H1N1virus. With new information and research, it is evident that this flu strand contains moderate symptoms that resemble those in seasonal flu, and thus school closures will no longer be recommended to limiting transmission. However, due to the potential of outbreaks this school year, in addition to seasonal flu and other emergency concerns, the Texas Education Agency (TEA or agency) encourages districts to review their emergency preparedness plans, including the below recommendations.

Click here to read TEA Correspondence & recommendations.