“We are implementing a vaccine requirement for all eligible staff and students. We will begin collecting vaccination status data immediately, with a deadline set for Friday, November 19, 2021, to allow everyone time to arrange their vaccination plans,” the district shared in a Facebook update. The post has garnered mostly positive feedback, with only a couple of dissenting comments.
Currently, this requirement pertains only to students aged 12 and above, as they are the only group eligible for vaccination at this time. The district’s approach may evolve if vaccines for younger children, aged 5-11, receive emergency use authorization, which Pfizer is expected to submit for soon.
Parents have until November 2021 to comply with this mandate. As noted by local news outlet KTLA, the deadline was set in anticipation of possible full FDA approval of some vaccines by then, allowing those hesitant about the vaccine to feel more secure in their decision to vaccinate.
Superintendent Alex Martinez explained to The Los Angeles Times that the decision was reached after thorough discussions with staff, teachers, union representatives, and parents, with the consensus leaning toward prioritizing student safety. He also mentioned that if the pandemic situation improves by November, the district might reconsider the vaccine requirement.
This mandate underscores the ongoing divisions across the nation regarding COVID-19 safety measures. While states like Florida and Texas are fighting over mask mandates in schools, California is progressing towards a “vax or bust” scenario. The state has already mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for all K-12 school employees or they must undergo weekly testing. The Los Angeles Unified School District, California’s largest, has also mandated vaccinations for all school employees without offering the option of weekly testing.
Though not officially confirmed, Culver City Unified is likely the first district in the U.S. to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required immunizations. As full FDA approval approaches, more districts may follow suit, although this could provoke resistance from anti-vaccine advocates who may seek religious exemptions to avoid receiving the life-saving vaccine.
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Summary: The Culver City Unified School District in California is the first in the nation to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students aged 12 and older, requiring proof by November 19, 2021. This decision was made to enhance student safety after discussions with various stakeholders. As vaccine approvals progress, more districts may consider similar mandates, highlighting the ongoing debate over COVID-19 safety measures across the country.
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