Posted on January 4, 2021
HARTFORD — House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora has asked the state’s Vaccine Advisory Group to consider including teachers and school employees over the age of 55 in the next phase of its vaccination plan in order to build teacher and parent confidence toward the widespread resumption of traditional in-classroom instruction.
“Preventing spread of the virus among older residents and those with underlying health concerns should remain a top priority of the Advisory Group, but as the governor’s panel designs the second vaccination phase I hope its members will also weigh the far-reaching societal impact caused by disruptions to the educational experience of students,” Candelora said. “It’s critical that we get all kids back into schools full-time, and a part of the equation is to reduce the anxiety some teachers have toward returning to their classrooms. Making the vaccine available to them as soon as possible should be considered.”
Phase 1a from the Vaccine Advisory Group includes health care professionals, first responders, and residents of long-term care communities. The Advisory Group hasn’t yet released its plan for who will be included in phase 1b.
Click here to read the letter from Candelora to the Vaccine Advisory Group.
