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Covid vaccines for Central NY teachers, school staff: Could they be forced to get a shot?
Updated Jan 27, 2021;
Posted Jan 27, 2021 The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Educators are eligible for the Pfizer or Moderna Covid vaccine as part of Phase 1b. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com
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Could it become mandatory for teachers and other school personnel once the vaccine supply becomes more available?
While possible the state could order school employees to get shots, it’s not likely - at least not yet.
Jay Worona, deputy executive director and general counsel for the New York State School Board, said under New York state law, the governor could mandate the Covid vaccines for school district employees through an executive order.