Overview

• Linda McMahon clarified that the Department of Education does not currently oversee school vaccination policies, but this could change if responsibilities are transferred to HHS.
• When pressed by CNN's Dana Bash, McMahon did not rule out the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s involvement in school vaccine mandates under HHS oversight.
• McMahon highlighted RFK Jr.'s advocacy for children with disabilities, citing his personal experiences and passion for supporting students with special needs.
• The discussion raises broader questions about federal versus state control over vaccination policies and the potential implications of RFK Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines.
• McMahon emphasized that her current focus as Education Secretary remains on securing funding for children with disabilities, not vaccination mandates.