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John,
Right now, our classrooms may be the safest place from the virus.
That's why I have asked the General Assembly to send me a bill requiring schools to offer all parents the option of in-person, five day a week instruction for their children
John, I recently published a letter in The Post and Courier on why I think it's a mistake to bypass South Carolina's seniors in the COVID vaccination rollout. You can read the full letter here:
When the COVID-19 virus hit, South Carolina chose a wise approach, carefully targeted and factually based to be most effective. It worked. That is the same approach we are using on vaccinations.
Because our priority must be to save lives, we must first protect those at greatest risk of dying and those who keep them – and the rest of us – alive.
There's been a push to move teachers ahead of seniors in the vaccination line, and I think this is a mistake. Experts agree that vaccinations are not a prerequisite for teachers to return to the classroom.
We're working around the clock to make sure our seniors and healthcare providers are vaccinated first. Our teachers will be vaccinated soon, but not at the expense of our seniors. And this isn't a reason to keep schools closed any longer.
It's time to provide our students with the best education possible, and that means coming back into the classroom.
Parents should not have to choose between their jobs and their children. They must have the option of sending their children to school five days a week. This is why they pay taxes. Our schools must be open five days a week – if you agree, please sign your name.
Yours very truly,
Henry McMaster
Governor of South Carolina
P.S. John, if you agree that it's time to offer in-person schooling for all students, please add your name to our important petition.
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