Are schools closed on election day? See list of Texas counties that will do this

Many Americans tend to view elections – and politics in general – as issues aimed exclusively at adults. But that could be changing: The latest poll from the Harvard Institute of Politics suggests that Americans under 30 now have strong opinions on modern issues such as the Israel-Hamas war, the crisis at the southern border, the economy and reproductive freedom.

Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld made international headlines after he criticized his children's former New York school for giving students a day off after Election Day.

According to the New York Times, Ethical Culture Fieldston School said in an email that students could choose to miss class on Wednesday, the day after Election Day, if they were “emotionally distressed” and unable to attend are to “fully engage”. The school justified its decision by saying “this may be a high-risk and emotional time for our community.”

In addition to exempting students from classes, preschool through 12th grade students promised teachers that they would not assign homework on Election Day. There are also plans to include psychologists for students seeking advice.

The school “will create space to provide students with the support they may need,” its principal Stacey Bobo reportedly said, “regardless of the election outcome.”

Seinfeld told the New York Times that decisions like these led his youngest son to transfer to another private school for eighth grade.

“That’s why the kids hated it,” Seinfeld said. “What kind of lives have these people led that makes them believe this is the right way to deal with young people? To encourage you to give in. That’s the lesson they teach for ungodly amounts of money.”

Do children have school on election day?

Some Texas schools, such as Ethical Culture Fieldston School, have opted to cancel classes on Tuesday. Instead, some have chosen to dedicate the day to professional development.

Here is a list of some school districts in Texas that will not have classes on Election Day:

Central Texas

Austin ISD
East Central ISD
Frisco ISD
IDEA Public Schools
Judson ISD
Leander ISD
Northeast ISD
Northside ISD
Southwest ISD

North Texas

Arlington ISD
Dallas ISD
Garland ISD
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Highland Park ISD
Irving ISD
Northwest ISD
Plano ISD
Richardson ISD

West Texas

Canutillo ISD
Clint ISD
El Paso ISD
Lubbock ISD

This is not a complete list of Texas schools that canceled classes on Tuesday. If you are unsure whether your child's school will be in session, check your district's website and the 2024-25 school calendar.

Are schools closed on election day? See list of Texas counties that will do this

Do children have school on election day?

Central Texas

North Texas

West Texas

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