Wed Sep 15, 2021 – 4:44 pm EDT
DALLAS (LifeSiteNews) A Texas school district wants to get its eligible students to take the COVID-19 vaccines so badly that it is offering them a small cash prize in exchange for taking the shot.
The Dallas Independent School District announced on Monday a new incentive program for students old enough to get the shot. Previously jabbed students can also get paid a $50 gift card if they upload their proof of vaccination by November 15.
The district has a total of 145,000 students in K-12 across its 230 schools, but not all students are eligible – only those aged twelve and older. Additionally, its 22,000 staff members are eligible for a $500 incentive if they get jabbed by November 15.
“Dallas ISD is offering a one-time $50 vaccination incentive to students ages 12 and older who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” the September 13 announcement said. Parents are required to “fill out the proof of vaccination form and submit a copy of the student’s COVID vaccination card” or get a letter from a medical provider affirming inoculation.
While the incentive and reporting are “voluntary,” the information will be
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