ALLOW VOLUNTEERS
IN THE CLASSROOM
Currently, according to the outdated OHA rule OAR 333-019-1030, teachers and school volunteers are still required to be vaccinated. This rule can only be repealed by OHA or by a ballot measure. We petitioned OHA in September to repeal this rule, but they refused, saying that COVID-19 vaccines are still the best to prevent COVID-19.
Some school districts may be offering religious and medical exemptions which allow parents and family members to volunteer in classrooms, but many districts aren’t allowing volunteers at all or are only allowing those who have proof of vaccination.
The CDC guidance states that they do not differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. This means that the OHA rule is no longer following CDC guidance and “the science” and should be repealed.
Our kids are facing two years of learning loss. Schools should be focusing on getting our kids caught up on the basics of reading, writing and math. Parent volunteers should be in schools helping with learning and easing the staffing shortage.
Since OHA refuses to “follow the science”, we need our school boards to accept exemptions from parents in order to get volunteers back into the classroom.
What you can do!
Demand your school district allows all volunteers back into the classroom - Fill out the form below to easily send an email to your school board.
Email your school board
Fill out the form to easily send an email to your school board demanding they allow all volunteers in schools, regardless of vaccination status. You can use our templates or write your own.
SPEAK OUT AT YOUR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING!
School board meetings are a great place for parents to share their opinions with their school board members. Our School District Captains are fighting back by telling our school boards to allow volunteers in schools. CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPTAIN