SB 609
Exempting students of higher education from compulsory vaccination requirements
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Bill overview
This bill would allow students attending West Virginia colleges, universities, and vocational technical schools to be exempt from mandatory vaccination requirements. Students 18 years or older can self-certify an exemption based on religious beliefs, or their parents or legal guardians can provide a statement of objection. This legislation aims to provide an alternative pathway for students seeking exemptions from immunization policies at these institutions.
Key provisions
- Allows students 18 and older to self-certify religious exemptions.
- Allows parents or legal guardians to provide a statement of objection to immunization.
- Exempts students from compulsory immunizations at colleges, universities, and vocational technical schools.
- Requires a certification or statement of objection to be presented to the student’s school.
Who is affected
- Students attending colleges, universities, and vocational technical schools in West Virginia
- Parents or legal guardians of students
- Institutions of higher education in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exemption for students based on sincerely held religious beliefs.
- Provides an alternative to existing exemption processes for higher education institutions.
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