Times Union OpEd: Denying a child an education to promote a plan is troubling

Published in Times Union December 19, 2019 On the heels of the recently repealed religious exemption from immunizations, another public health bill has found its way into the New York state Legislature. And, yet again, this legislation would create another requirement that puts at risk the education of students who attend public school. In June…

Letter To Albany: Proposed HPV legislation for education

The local community has expressed opposition to proposed legislation currently under consideration in Albany. If passed, the legislation known as S298B in the State Senate and A2912 in the State Assembly, would require children entering the seventh grade to receive a vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV). As a parent and resident of New York,…