Class Suspensions in Times of Crisis
When the earth shakes, the order of things is disrupted. Following the recent earthquakes in various parts of the country, students anxiously await announcements on their phone screens: "Class suspended."
However, behind each announcement lies a complex web of authority and accountability. The power to suspend classes during disasters is not merely an administrative prerogative, but is rooted in police power, which is the state's fundamental authority to protect life, safety, and public welfare.
The power to suspend classes in times of disaster is not just an administrative prerogative. It is rooted in police power, the state’s fundamental authority to protect life, safety, and public welfare.
Author's summary: Class suspensions during crises involve complex authority and accountability.