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Paris School District Offers Students, Staff Vaccine Incentives

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Paris Arkansas public schools are offering a $1,500 bonus to any staff vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 1.
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Last week the the Paris Arkansas school board approved $1,500 bonus checks for all employees who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1. The distrcit is also offering $50 gift cards for students, 12 and older, who show proof of vaccination any time throughout the 2021-22 school year. Students under 18 must have parental consent before getting vaccinated. The incentives apply to staff and students who have already been vaccianted. 

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