Ending COVID Vaccine Mandates for Colleges and Universities Act

HR 1374 would prohibit colleges and universities receiving federal funds under the Higher Education Act from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for students or staff. If a school enforces such a mandate, it would lose access to those federal funds for as long as the mandate remains in place. The bill defines a "vaccine mandate" as any requirement for a COVID-19 vaccine tied to admission, enrollment, or employment. This policy change directly affects public and private colleges participating in federal student aid programs. It uses funding eligibility as the mechanism to end vaccine requirements at these institutions.