A few days ago California bailed on requiring CoupFlu vaxxes for school kids.
So, yeah, I think this is about continuing liability protection.
Meanwhile, from NM...
From GA...
https://www.thecollegefix.com/emory-university-which-neighbors-the-cdc-ends-covid-vaccine-mandates/
From ME...
https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/02/09/maine-community-college-system-ends-covid-19-vaccine-mandate/
From MD...
https://dbknews.com/2023/02/09/umd-lifts-covid-vaccine-mandate/