State is encouraging colleges to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on July 20, 2021
Illinois State University students taking courses on campus who do not provide evidence of receiving the COVID vaccine will be required to participate in the COVID-19 on-campus testing program. (Facebook/Illinois State University)

By IIS Radio

SPRINGFIELD – The State Board of Higher Education is releasing updated COVID-19 guidance for colleges this fall.

The goal is to make it a safe transition back to class by maintaining several protocols says board executive director Ginger Ostro.

“The guidance here follows the recommendations from the CDC and IDPH to urge everyone to get vaccinated,” said Ostro. “The guidance also covers face masks, continued cleaning, testing, and other health practices.”

Ostro says they are encouraging schools to mandate the vaccine.

It’s recommended that students and faculty who are not vaccinated wear a mask inside and also outside for crowded events.

More information about the college guidelines is available at ibhe.org.

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