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Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in DC Schools

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal and local funds to impose or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students in District of Columbia schools. This means schools will not be able to require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes or participate in school activities.
Key points
District of Columbia schools cannot require COVID-19 vaccinations for students.
Students will not need to be vaccinated to attend classes or participate in school events.
Previous DC regulations making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for students and early childhood workers will be repealed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4818
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to prohibit the use of Federal and local funds to impose or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in District of Columbia schools, and to repeal the Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Amendment Act of 2021 enacted by the District of Columbia Council.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4818.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • District of Columbia schools cannot require COVID-19 vaccinations for students.
  • Students will not need to be vaccinated to attend classes or participate in school events.
  • Previous DC regulations making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for students and early childhood workers will be repealed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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