Important update for educators
Missouri NEA believes the vaccination of public-school staff is an important step in getting all schools back to in-person learning. It is critical to ensure the health and safety of Missouri educators, so they can continue the important work of educating Missouri’s youth.
This week, the State of Missouri announced new details about Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and availability. Missouri school districts are currently awaiting the delivery of vaccination supplies. School districts may enlist the help of MNEA local affiliates to devise vaccine implementation plans for their school district staff. School nurses vaccinated during the Phase 1B-Tier 1 inoculation will assist with the vaccinations for school staff.
Phase 1B now includes the following priority tiers:
Priority
Included Population
Planned Activation Date
Tier 1
First responders and public health personnel (school nurses).
NOW ACTIVATED
Tier 2
Missourians who are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Mon., Jan. 18, 2021
Tier 3
Critical infrastructure workforce members, including teachers and school staff.
To be determined.
Will begin upon the delivery of vaccine supplies.
More information can be found at https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/.