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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My guess is it will be unenforceable in public schools. Most kids will not get it this school year and DC will be unable to just kick them out without a virtual option which they clearly don’t have. Next school year, for sure.[/quote]

Why do you think it wouldn't be enforceable in public school?[/quote]

You cannot kick half of DC kids (the vast majority of which based on current vaccine rates will be low SES, POC, and otherwise at risk kids) without any alternate public school option. And you similarly cannot physically force an injection on someone. It’s common sense that this will not be enforceable this school year and even next year will be very difficult though they will have better odds [/quote]

Kids are already required to have a number of  vaccines to attend school. They aren't making a new rule they are adding additional vaccines current policy.  So, yes it is enforceable DCPS just has a history of letting WAY TOO MANY families "slip through the cracks" on vaccines and annual health screenings.  They need to invest in the free clinic or Mary's center etc having a mobile unit that can give exams and vaccines at schools and rec centers throughout the city. Much like the free dental exam many title 1 schools offer.  DCPS could also provide a social worker or nurse to help making appointments at clinics, bus passes if families need them.

Either way it is enforceable if they want to act on it. And NO DCPS does NOT have to provide you a separate public educational option if you refuse to not get vaccinated.  There are a few, very few medical reasons a childs medical team might advise against a vaccine like they have cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy.  Short of that get vaccinated or home school.[/quote]

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