Bill > HB4073

This bill amends West Virginia law to allow for religious exemptions to mandatory school immunizations, which are required for children entering schools or state-regulated child care centers to protect against diseases like measles, polio, and tetanus. Previously, exemptions were only granted for medical reasons, requiring a doctor's certification that a child's physical condition made vaccination unsafe. Now, parents or guardians can submit a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption Form to the school, stating that receiving immunizations conflicts with their religious beliefs or practices, in addition to the existing medical exemption process.

Health and Social Services

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