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Debate on requiring COVID-19 vaccine for college students spans state, nation Earlier this month, Gov. Bill Lee said he was opposed to public universities in Tennessee requiring students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to attend classes.  "I think that private institutions have decisions they make on their own," Lee said. "I think government agencies should not have vaccine requirements." He also said he opposed so-called "vaccine passports," though no Tennessee cities have proposed them. ...

Several universities in Tennessee strongly recommend — but do not require — the COVID-19 vaccine for students. As many schools plan an in-person return to campus in the fall, rules for COVID-19 safety precautions, on-campus living and activities and class capacities are being announced.  Heres an overview of what some private and public schools around the state have said about the COVID-19 vaccine as of Friday.  Austin Peay State University Austin Peay State University does not require t...