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California bill would eliminate personal belief exemptions for student COVID vaccine mandate
LOS ANGELES - A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19, and do to that, he announced a proposal Monday to eliminate personal belief exemptions and expand upon a state vaccine mandate."We have an opportunity here to keep kids safe," Sen. Richard Pan, D- Sacramento, said during a California Medical Association news conference at Arleta High School in the San Fernando Valley, where the legislator and pediatrician announced details of the Keep Schools Open and Safe Act.FOX 11's Susan Hirasuna spoke with parents after learning that LAUSD will delay the enforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate."As a pediatrician, parent and legislator, I am committed to giving the public confidence and certainty that we are working to prevent or slow down the next coronavirus surge," Pan said.