New Jersey Governor Says Schools, Colleges to Reopen For In-Person Learning

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 30, 2020. Doug Mills/The New York Times/Pool/Getty Images

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Aug. 12 announced he will soon sign an executive order “officially clearing” public and private schools—pre-K through 12th grade—colleges, and universities to reopen for in-person learning in the fall.

“We have held ongoing discussions with the leaders throughout our higher education system and we believe they are ready for this step,” Murphy said Wednesday.