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Trump Signs Executive Order Against COVID Vaccine Mandates in Schools

President Trump signed an executive order barring federal funding to schools mandating COVID vaccinations for students, asserting parental rights over government mandates.

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  2. Trump's Latest Executive Order Punishes Schools Mandating the COVID Shot

    The executive order prevents federal funds from being used to support or subsidize an educational service agency, state education agency, local education agency, elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education that requires students to have received a COVID-19 vaccination to attend in-person education programs.

    Trump's Latest Executive Order Punishes Schools Mandating the COVID Shot

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  3. Trump to Sign Order Ending School COVID-19 Shot Mandates

    The White House said the move will fulfill another Trump campaign promise while establishing him as a "staunch advocate for parental rights, ensuring families have the primary role in shaping their children's educational journey, free from undue bureaucratic mandates."

    Trump to Sign Order Ending School COVID-19 Shot Mandates

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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 3:05 AM ET

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President Trump has signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds for schools enforcing COVID-19 vaccination mandates on students. This action aims to protect parental rights and educational opportunities. It requires compliance from education agencies and directs the Department of Education and Health and Human Services to enforce the policy. Trump's administration argues that the mandates pressure families and infringe on informed choices. This move aligns with Trump's campaign promises and follows previous executive orders addressing military vaccine mandates.

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