State Superintendent Hofmeister: COVID-19 Vaccines Will Not Be Required For Public School Students

State Superintendent, and Democratic candidate for governor, Joy Hofmeister says COVID-19 vaccines will not be required for public school children.

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Hofmeister's decision comes following new guidance from the CDC recommending children continue to get no-and low-cost access to vaccines once the federal government stops covering the cost.

Hofmeister's comments follow a similar statement released by Governor Kevin Stitt last week.