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Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine earlier this month. Trials are underway across the country to test that vaccine's effect on children 11 and younger.
The Illinois State Board of Education is supporting a full return to in-person learning in K-12 schools starting this fall, even as members of the board are concerned the resolution leaves certain students behind.
The resolution approved Wednesday acknowledges the state's progress toward Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which is set to begin June 11. The resolution notes staff and most students alike have "meaningful protection" against COVID-19 through vaccines, along with rapid testing.