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All NJ County Colleges Should Have Vaccine Mandate: Assemblywoman
Essex County College and Raritan Valley have rolled out vaccine mandates. Others should follow their lead, according to Mila Jasey (D-27).
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County College and Raritan Valley Community College have rolled out coronavirus vaccine mandates for their students and staff. And according to Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, others in New Jersey should follow their lead.
On Tuesday, Jasey – who represents the 27th district (Essex and Morris counties) – praised the two schools and called on every county college in the state to do the same. Read More: Essex County College Mandates Vaccines, Masks For Fall 2021
The 27th district includes the municipalities of Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, Madison, Maplewood, Millburn, Roseland, South Orange and West Orange.
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Jasey, the chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, wrote:
“These two county colleges have made the right decision to require vaccinations or regular testing for staff and students attending their institutions. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated individuals and the emergence of the delta variant poses a significant risk to people in group settings, such as college campuses.
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“It is not unprecedented for colleges to implement vaccine requirements for students. Not only have many other universities already announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but many also required immunization against contagious diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella long before this pandemic began.
“We must prioritize the health and safety of students and educators during this ongoing pandemic. Testing and immunizations will create a safer environment for all those pursuing higher education at this time. I call upon county colleges throughout our state to immediately implement this important safety measure by requiring COVID-19 vaccines or regular testing for all students and staff.”
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