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K12 School Closures & Reopenings | Florida College System Closures & Reopenings | State University Closures & Reopenings | FTCE/FELE Test Site Closures | Early Learning Coalition Closures | Vocational Rehabilitation Office Closures | Division of Blind Services Closures

The Florida Department of Education works closely with school districts before, during and after natural disasters to ensure they have the resources necessary to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. We will continue collaborating with district leadership to address questions as they arise. At this time, the Department is monitoring the storm. Please continue to visit our website for updates.

Also follow @EducationFL on Twitter and Instagram for up-to-the-minute Florida Department of Education storm updates.

K-12 School Closures & Reopenings

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Reopenings

  • Hernando County Schools
  • Manatee County Schools
  • Pasco County Schools  (Preplanned Teacher Workday)
  • Polk County Schools (Preplanned Teacher Workday)
  • Sarasota County Schools (Preplanned Teacher Workday)

Closures

  • Hillsborough County Schools
  • Pinellas County Schools

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Reopenings

  • Hillsborough County Schools (Teacher Workday)
  • Pinellas County Schools

Florida College System Closures & Reopenings

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Reopenings

  • Florida Southwestern State College
  • South Florida State College
  • St. Johns River State College

Closures

  • Hillsborough Community College
  • St. Petersburg College

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Reopenings

  • Hillsborough Community College

State University Closures & Reopenings

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Reopenings

  • New College of Florida
  • University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus

Closures

  • Florida Polytechnic University

Early Learning Coalition Closures

  • Hillsborough Remote operations Tuesday, October 15, and Wednesday October 16, 2024.  
  • IRMO (Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee) Resumed normal operations in Martin County. Offices in Indian River temporarily closed due to hurricane damage.
  • Lake Resumed normal operations Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
  • Osceola Resumed normal operations Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
  • Pinellas Resuming in-person (Clearwater only) and remote operations on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Services limited to meeting immediate needs of families and providers. 
  • Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA - Immokalee) RCMA headquarters is operating normally. As of Tuesday, October 15, 2024, most providers have re-opened. Obtaining the status of several providers in Hillsborough, Indian River, and Manatee who have not re-opened.

Vocational Rehabilitation Office Closures

VR buildings in Tampa, Largo and Sarasota are closed, however staff are available to customers by phone and email.

Division of Blind Services Closures

  • Palmetto – District 9
  • Tampa – District 7