Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments

SB 222 would prohibit public and private schools, colleges, and universities from requiring students or staff to receive COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy treatments as a condition of enrollment, attendance, or employment. The bill directly affects educational institutions by banning mandatory vaccination or gene therapy policies, while not restricting voluntary vaccination. Key provisions state that institutions cannot deny access, impose penalties, or require proof of these specific treatments. The bill focuses solely on removing mandatory requirements, not on banning the treatments themselves or addressing other health measures. (Note: This bill is currently in committee review and has not yet become law.)