An important update regarding vaccine requirements for students participating in sports and extracurricular activities.
With more tools to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy, the vaccine mandate for students who participate in extracurricular activities, including New York City’s School Athletic League (PSAL) programs, has been lifted. Effective immediately, the COVID-19 vaccine requirement is no longer required for students to participate in “high risk” sports or extracurricular activities. High risk sports include football, lacrosse, rugby, stunt, volleyball, and wrestling. Extracurricular activities include those that involve increased exhalation, such as singing, shouting, band, orchestra, chorus, and musical theater.
We encourage families to have their child vaccinated against COVID-19. Families can search NYC Vaccine Finder at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ for locations offering booster shots.
