(Undated) – The battle over the state’s COVID mitigation mandates in schools continues and Governor, JB Pritzker, is working to close some loopholes. Illinois school staff members are required to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing for the virus. However, some are suing districts, saying the testing goes against their “convictions.” The challenges are in line with the 1998 Health Care Right of Conscience Act, which prevents people from facing adverse consequences for refusing procedures that go against their conscience. Pritzker continues to say he will support efforts to defend his mandates across the state.
