The Louisiana legislature on Thursday voted in favor of a bill that would ban mandatory COVID-19 vaccines in all schools from kindergarten through high school, and the bill will soon be sent to the governor’s desk.
The state legislature passed by an overwhelming majority HB182 This will ban public or private K-12 schools from requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible for admission. The state Senate passed the bill Thursday with the consent of the House, ready to send it to the desk of Democratic Gov. John Bell Edwards for signature or veto. (Related: Marines drop all charges against corporal for failing to comply with COVID-19 prevention orders)
Edwards has maintained a moderate stance on the issue so far, but has said nothing about whether he will sign the bill. An amendment to the original bill removed the law’s application to public universities.
The bill has been the subject of criticism on social media.
Jennifer Helix, founder of vaccination advocacy group Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said: recommended Lawmakers vote against HB 182 in tweets.
#Larege is considering two bills that could reduce immunization coverage and put children at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases in schools. with me, @LA_Families4Vax And tell them to vote against HB 182 and HB 399. Our children need safe schools. https://t.co/tAGfARKKHN
— Dr. Jennifer Helix (@MicroJenPhD) June 5, 2023
Before HB 182 was passed, this group graphic Twitter called the bill a “dangerous bill.”
The bill was passed along with other vaccine laws, including: HB399This will require schools to provide students and parents with information about exemptions for other types of vaccines. HB 399 is awaiting final approval from Edwards.
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