LAUSD walks back COVID vax mandate for teachers and other staff

Sep. 28, 2023 Los Angeles

The LAUSD board has ended its mandate that school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Workers who were laid off for defying the rule can apply for new jobs.

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Credits

Guest:

Howard Blume - education reporter for the Los Angeles Times - @howardblume

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Ted Robbins

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