Republicans Oppose Vaccine Requirement for Students

Would you favor or oppose requiring students to receive a Covid-19 vaccine before they can attend classes in the fall? The majority of Americans would favor a vaccine requirement for college students (61 percent), high school students (56 percent), and even middle school students (51 percent), according to a Gallup survey. The great majority of Democrats favor the requirement, but few Republicans agree...

Percent in favor of a vaccine requirement for students

	Total	Democrats	Republicans
Middle school	61%	88%	31%
High school	56	84	26
College	51	77	22

"Given the highly politicized nature of public perceptions about the Covid-19 threat," concludes Gallup, "school vaccination policies are likely to spark vocal opposition and legal challenges from some parents, whatever schools decide."

Source: Gallup, Public Backs Requiring Covid-19 Vaccine to Attend School