Special Olympics Drops Vaccine Mandate After Florida Threatens $27 Million Fine

6th June, 2022

10 June 2022, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: PBS.org]

The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such rules.

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the organization had removed the requirement for its competition in the state, which is scheduled to run June 5 to June 12.

“In Florida, we want all of them to be able to compete. We do not think it’s fair or just to be marginalizing some of these athletes based on a decision that has no bearing on their ability

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