Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccination.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the ‘COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Prohibition Act for Higher Education,’ prevents New Jersey colleges and universities from requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to show proof of vaccination as a condition for attending classes or participating in school programs. It aims to give students more freedom in deciding whether or not to receive the vaccine. The law prohibits higher education institutions from using vaccination status as a requirement for enrollment or program participation. The bill takes effect immediately.
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Michael Testa
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