Miller statement on Swine Flu School Closings
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. George Miller (D-CA) made the following statement today regarding the temporary closure of Highlands Elementary School in Pittsburg, CA.
“I know many of us are worried about the impact of the H1N1 flu on our families and our community, especially our school community. Obviously, our first concern is that we keep our children and our families as safe as possible. But we also need to deal with this in a timely manner so we can get kids back into the classroom.
“Federal government agencies in Washington are monitoring the situation around the country very closely. This morning, President Obama advised that schools with confirmed or even suspected cases of the virus consider closing for a temporary period of time and I want to thank State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph A. Ovick for their prompt response to the suspected cases at Highlands Elementary School in Pittsburg. The community is putting its faith and trust in state and local officials like Mr. O’Connell and Mr. Ovick and their colleagues to effectively deal with this situation to help keep it from becoming an even bigger threat to our country.
“Next week, as Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, I will hold a hearing to look into how we can ensure that schools and workplaces are prepared against this flu virus.”
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