A decision on whether to keep Boston’s schools closed through the end of the academic year should come “in the next few days” and could parallel a statewide announcement, Mayor Martin Walsh said Friday.

Under Gov. Charlie Baker’s current order, Massachusetts districts must stay closed through at least May 4 to limit the spread of COVID-19. Walsh told reporters Friday that his office is still engaged in conversations with Baker about lifting or extending the order.

“When it comes to schools now, it has to be uniform across the state,” Walsh said. “I had a conversation with the governor a couple nights ago, and we’re going to follow up today to talk more about it. But I would expect that decision coming in the next few days.”

State and education leaders elsewhere in the country have announced lengthier shutdowns. New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Thursday announced schools across his state will not open in-person until the next school year. Baker on Thursday said his administration will “make a decision about schools some time soon.”

Planning is underway for how schools would operate if they return this spring, Walsh said, and also for how summer school can run if social-distancing measures are still in place. He said he would have “more concrete answers probably in the next month or so as far as summer school goes.”

On Friday, Baker said the “vast majority” of local leaders want students to return at some point this year to settle in and talk about next year and for competency testing to identify any gaps in learning tied to students being out of school for weeks.

He said he recognizes the challenges associated with returning students to school and understands the need for a decision soon and for clarity. The mayor also plans to speak with college presidents next week to consider options for the fall semester, and he said he would share more information after that discussion.