Six of the largest school districts in the United States have closed due to the devastating effects — both real and anticipated — of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

These six districts — Houston Independent, Orange County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Hillsborough County, and Puerto Rico Department of Education — serve 1.65 million students in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. They make up approximately 3% of all public school students in the US.

Schools in Houston have been closed since August 27, and those in Puerto Rico and Florida since September 7.

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Source:: BusinessInsider.Com