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The University System of Maryland may allow its member institutions to require students and staff to get vaccinated COVID-19, according to an opinion from Attorney General Brian Frosh s office.
The Diamondback reported this week that the University of Maryland has asked the system to allow for mandatory vaccination. State Sen. Jim Rosapepe asked the attorney general s office to weigh in. In my view, if USM has sufficient evidence that mandatory vaccinations are reasonably required to protect the public health and safety, USM could legally mandate vaccinations, wrote Sandra Benson Brantley, counsel to the General Assembly. USM would likely have to provide reasonable accommodations for medical conditions or religious objections.
The office of Maryland’s attorney general issued guidance to local leaders Thursday about the need for potential new coronavirus rules following Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order this week that loosened restrictions and included different language for local orders.
Maryland AG s office confirms that Hogan s executive order repeals local control but says counties can still have stricter COVID measures capitalgazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from capitalgazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.