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(The Center Square) – New guidance encouraging vaccines for students has been issued for Illinois colleges and universities as officials prepare to welcome students to campus next month.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board are encouraging schools to require vaccinations before the fall semester. Most institutions around the state are requiring vaccinations, with a few exceptions.
The agencies say they are issuing the guidance to protect the public health of students, campuses and local communities.
“This guidance follows recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to ensure students can safely return to campus this fall,” said Ginger Ostro, executive director of IBHE. “We are strongly encouraging universities to require vaccination to protect their campus and local communities as they bring students back f
Illinois college boards suggest schools require vaccination
July 19, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board made the recommendation, which they say follows recently released guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The state agencies contend the guidance will help facilitate the safe transition back to campus, as more students return to in-person learning.
The oversight agencies’ recommendation came on the same day a federal judge ruled Indiana University can require its students and employees to get vaccinated before returning to campus for fall classes. Students who don’t comply will have their registration canceled and workers who don’t will lose their jobs.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Two state agencies that oversee higher education in Illinois on Monday encouraged colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board made the recommendation, which they say follows recently released guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The state agencies contend the guidance will help facilitate the safe transition back to campus, as more students return to in-person learning.
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