Schools to close on Sep. 20 for Prez polls
Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Education (MoE) said that all schools across the island will remain closed on September 20 (Friday), due to the 2024 Presidential Election.
Meanwhile, several schools that will be used as polling stations and counting centres are to remain closed from 18 to 24 September.
(Previous News on 09th September, 2024)
Schools to close for election preparations
The Election Commission has formally informed the ministry that schools designated as polling centers will be prepared on the 19th and 20th of this month, after the Grade 5 scholarship examination.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that schools will close temporarily to support the upcoming election.
The MOE had previously indicated it would accommodate the Commission’s request by granting holidays to the affected schools to facilitate the preparation of counting centers and ensure a smooth electoral process.