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This bill proposes to modify existing general statutes to allow parents a religious exemption from school vaccination requirements. The bill would enable parents to opt out of mandatory school vaccinations for their children if such vaccinations conflict with their religious beliefs. By providing this exemption, the legislation aims to respect parents' religious freedom and give them more autonomy in making healthcare decisions for their children. While the bill does not specify which specific vaccines would be covered by the exemption, it broadly allows parents to decline immunizations based on their sincerely held religious convictions. This type of exemption is a balance between public health mandates and individual religious rights, recognizing that some parents may have deeply personal religious objections to certain medical procedures. The bill would likely require parents to formally declare their religious basis for seeking the vaccination exemption, though the specific process for doing so is not detailed in this text.

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