California became the first state in the country to effectuate a coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren.
The state will require that children receive the COVID-19 vaccine to return to the classroom in person. The mandate will go into effect following approval from the Food and Drug Administration, according to the governor’s office.
“Our schools already require vaccines for measles, mumps, and more,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat. “Why? Because vaccines work.”
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The governor in August announced a mandate either to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to regular testing for teachers and all other school staff.
BREAKING: CA will require our kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine to come to school.
This will go into effect following full FDA approval.
Our schools already require vaccines for measles, mumps and more. Why? Because vaccines work.
This is about keeping our kids safe & healthy.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) October 1, 2021
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The state implemented “first-in-the-nation” measures in June requiring that all state employees and healthcare workers receive the vaccine or regular testing.
