Bills · HR 5691
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5691Education
To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency that imposes or enforces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on students at the schools served by such agency.
INTRO OCT 3· LAST ACTION OCT 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly interferes with the ability of local school districts to set their own health policies, particularly regarding vaccine requirements. If passed, it would essentially ban student COVID-19 vaccine mandates in public K-12 schools nationwide by threatening to withhold crucial federal funding. This could be seen as protecting parental choice regarding vaccines or as undermining the authority of local health and education officials to make decisions they believe are best for student safety.
For voters, this bill touches on the ongoing debate about government intervention, individual liberties, and public health measures. If it becomes law, school districts that value federal funding would likely be forced to drop any student COVID-19 vaccine requirements. If it doesn't pass, school districts would retain the autonomy to decide on such mandates without the threat of losing federal money.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal funding for public school districts that require students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for enrollment.
This provision directly ties a school district's federal funding to its policy on student COVID-19 vaccine mandates, significantly influencing local decision-making.
PROVISION 02
Applies to public elementary and secondary schools under the jurisdiction of a local educational agency.
This clarifies the scope of the bill, focusing on K-12 public education and excluding private schools or higher education institutions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
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Introduced in House
OCT 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5691
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 3, 2025
Last actionOct 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025
House BillHR 5691Education
To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency that imposes or enforces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on students at the schools served by such agency.
INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 3, 2025
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