New Hires Won't Need COVID-19 Vaccinations To Work In Milford Schools

MILFORD, CT – Before the Milford Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 12, for Milford Public Schools to hire an individual, they were required to have the COVID-19 vaccination; after the Board of Education meeting, the vaccination is no longer necessary.

“This is a policy I’m sure everyone will be happy to rescind,” Dr. Anna Cutaia said, superintendent of schools. “That is the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination for hire for employment.”

The Board Policy “Required COVID-19 Vaccination” was first approved by the Milford Board of Education on Oct. 11, 2021.

According to school staff, “Required COVID-19 Vaccination” was adopted during the pandemic in compliance with Connecticut state law. As of Feb. 16, 2022, Connecticut Law no longer requires employees in public and non-public schools to be fully vaccinated, nor will schools be prohibited from hiring prospective employees who are not fully vaccinated.

The vote to rescind the board policy was unanimously approved.