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U.S. Schools Brace For An Influx Of Students From Puerto Rico

With schools in Puerto Rico shut down, school districts on the U.S. mainland are getting ready to help relocate students displaced by Hurricane Maria.
Karlian Mercado, 7, rests on the rubble of her family's home after Hurricane Maria, in Hayales de Coamo, Puerto Rico.

Nearly a week after Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico, students who can't return to school may need to continue their education on the mainland.

Some of the largest school districts in Florida, plus major cities like New York City and Chicago are preparing for

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