On February 14, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funding to schools enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates for students, not teachers. Trump's directive aims to enhance parental authority over educational decisions, reflecting criticisms against previous mandates. The order mandates compliance oversight by the Health and Education secretaries and addresses concerns that vaccine mandates threaten student educational opportunities. Although no states currently require such mandates, some had proposed them post-pandemic, indicating a shift from prior policy. The order complements Trump's previous promises to eliminate all vaccine mandates.