This vaccine is still considered experimental and should never be mandated for anyone.  There are no studies on the long term effects of these vaccines based solely on the time they have been available for use and mandating them to be given to our children would be criminal.  Many children have already have had asymptomatic COVID, and their natural immunity is more beneficial than any vaccine.   The number of children suffering serious side effects from the vaccines is far greater than the number of children suffering serious side effects from the virus itself.   As is frequently stated, we must follow the science and the data is not available to prove the benefit of giving the vaccine to children.  Without that information, the state is in no position to even consider this proposal. 

Parents alone have the authority to make medical decisions for their children and government should not interfere and definitely not mandate actions contrary to parents' decisions.