Across California, some parents kept their children home from school and gathered Monday to protest Gov. Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.
Flyers circulating online called for “sit outs” and “walkouts” to demonstrate against California’s first-in-the-nation mandate, which will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to go to school in person once vaccines get full federal approval for their age group.
The topic was a hot-button issue on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show on Monday. “Both of my kids are at home today. I have a 10 year old and a 15 year old and they’re definitely not getting the shot”, said caller Seth. He went on to say that his family had all battled COVID-19.
Richard told the audience that all five of his children remained at home in protest. “We have a local small business that is family owned and we’re willing to give it all up if need be” he went on to say.
Rallies were held outside several California campuses and school district offices Monday morning, with parents and teachers being called on to gather and demonstrate against the mandate.
