L.A. teachers union calls for vaccine mandate for eligible students

The union representing teachers in Los Angeles Unified is calling for a Covid-19 vaccine requirement for all eligible students, the Los Angeles Times reported.

United Teachers Los Angeles proposed to the district that students should “achieve full vaccination no later than 12 weeks following the birthday in which they become eligible” while allowing for religious and medical exceptions, according to the Times. The proposal, obtained by the Times, was dated Aug. 26.

According to the Times, there is no indication yet that district leaders have agreed to that proposal.

Earlier this month, Culver City Unified in west Los Angeles announced a vaccine requirement for students, becoming possibly the first district in the state to do so.