Depew, N.Y. (WBEN) – In light of the case surrounding a Depew High School senior being removed from school over the lack of a vaccine booster despite having a medical exemption, one county lawmaker is taking immediate action to support her and get her back in school.
Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro (R) says he was disappointed to learn that Kayci Rae’s final year at Depew was cut short due to the school district denying her medical exemption for a meningitis vaccine booster.
“This is where New York State schools are following the rules currently on law, on the books that they can remove a student regardless if a doctor has factual data that this student cannot receive another vaccination, a booster – in this case – based off factual data. And I think that is completely wrong for the student to be not in school,” said Todaro on Wednesday during an appearance with David Bellavia on WBEN…