Republican lawmakers and Governor John Bel Edwards are debating over whether he can overrule the rejection of his proposed mandate.
Students in Louisiana could be required to have a coronavirus vaccination added to their list of required school shots, the Associated Press reported.
"Parents should not be forced to jump through hoops," said Republican House Speaker Clay Schexnayder. During the meeting, he questioned the ability of the Edwards administration in enacting such a mandate.in the Louisiana legislature. However, Edwards maintains that he is able to override the rejection of the law and make the coronavirus vaccination a part of the state-mandated immunization schedule for students.
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