No Vaccine Mandates in Higher Education Act

This bill would block federal funding to any college or university that requires a COVID-19 shot for students or staff. It covers vaccine rules tied to enrolling in classes, getting or keeping a job, or receiving any benefit, service, or contract from the school.

If it becomes law, schools that keep COVID-19 vaccine mandates could lose federal money. The term “institution of higher education” follows the federal definition used in the Higher Education Act.

Key points

• Who is affected: Students and employees at colleges and universities that take federal funds.
• What changes: Schools could not require a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment, employment, or receiving school benefits, services, or contracts if they want federal funding.
• When: Would apply if and when the bill becomes law; the text does not set a special start date.