College of the Redwoods removes COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The College of the Redwoods Board of Trustees announced the end of their COVID-19 vaccine mandate at their Nov. 1 meeting.

Looking at the steep decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the District, Governor Newsom’s announcement that he will end the state's COVID-19 state of emergency on February 28, 2023, and to aid in CR’s continued efforts to build back enrollments, the Board of Trustees retired two policies related to CR’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate - Board Policy 2900 and Administrative Policy 2900. The Board also rescinded Resolution 782 that directed the District leadership to require evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations for all students and employees. 

The Board’s actions, effective immediately, lifts the COVID vaccine mandate for students and employees. Students are no longer required to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations in order to register for face-to-face classes.

CR recognizes that vaccinations help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and prevent serious disease. As such, the District still highly recommends that all students, faculty, and staff maintain an up-to-date vaccination status.

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