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HAZLE TWP. &mdash; Citing a desire to provide time for enough vaccinations to be administered, Hazleton Area Superintendent Brian Uplinger announced students will not return to schools until April 12
				&ldquo;As you may know, our School Board and Central Administration met for an extended period of time prior to the Board Meeting last night (Thursday),&rdquo; Uplinger wrote in a message to parents and guardians Friday morning. He then announced the decision.
				&ldquo;In order to provide time for vaccinations to be appropriately administered, staff will return March 15, 2021. Students will return on April 12, 2021. A detailed return of students will be shared well before their return.&rdquo;
				Uplinger also noted &ldquo;Our student computers have arrived. Our technology department is working diligently to prepare them for distribution. As soon as they are ready, I will communicate the schedule to you.&rdquo;

Hazleton Area plans student return for April 12