Bill > HB05344

This bill proposes to amend section 10-204a of the general statutes to add a new type of exemption to school immunization requirements. Specifically, the bill would allow parents or guardians to claim a moral or philosophical objection as a valid reason for not having their children receive required vaccinations for school enrollment. Currently, existing law likely only permits medical exemptions (such as for health conditions that make vaccination unsafe), and this bill would expand those exemptions to include personal beliefs that are not necessarily based on medical grounds. The proposed change would give parents more flexibility in making immunization decisions for their children, potentially allowing them to opt out of certain vaccinations based on personal moral or philosophical convictions. This type of exemption could have significant public health implications, as it may reduce overall vaccination rates and potentially impact community immunity against preventable diseases.

Health and Social Services

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