Parents Impacted By Virtual Learning Decision

The back to school plan released by Madison County Schools is putting some families in a difficult position.

"madison county schools acknowledged that the decision creates hardships for families, now some parents are left wondering what kind of sacrifices they'll have to make to ensure that their child can learn."

"now, the first nine weeks of school, i'm not gonna be able to work."

Peggy harris says she quit her job at newman technologies several weeks ago -- when it was unclear what madison county schools would do this year.

She says she recently had another opportunity come up -- which she was considering when it looked like students might be able to return -- but she's unsure what wednesday's news means for her.

"there's a lot of kids that are not gonna have anywhere to go, they're gonna be at home a lot of their parents can not take off of work, a lot of them are like myself, had to make the decision to quit a job, income is tighter.

It's a really scary situation right now on many levels."

Right now, her main concern is her four-year-old son joseph -- who is in a special program at madison county elementary for speech delay.

"i guess that's my main concern is him being able to learn and take in and not get behind, because i'm afraid he's gonna get behind."

The harris family had to cut internet services when peggy quit her job.

Now she says they will likely utilize one of the district's bus hot spots or try to use the one on her phone.

Harris understands a lot of people are struggling.

"right now, i'm wishing everyone the best of luck."

"reporting in huntsville, max cohan, waay 31 news."