Exempt Form For Immunizations In Mecklenburg
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California removed its personal and religious exemption option in 2015. Parent/guradian must complete an online educational module to receive a non-medical exemption. Connecticut removed its religious exemption option in 2021.
North Carolina law provides for two types of exemptions from required immunizations. They are medical and religious. Learn more about these exemptions, and the process for requesting an exemption for your children.
North Carolina law requires all children in the state to receive certain immunizations. Records are checked when children enter school or child care.
There is no form for requesting religious exemptions in North Carolina. To claim a religious exemption, the parent or person requesting the exemption must write a statement of their religious objection to immunization, including the name and date of birth of the person for whom the exemption is being requested.
North Carolina General Statutes 130A-157 Religious Exemption Upon submission of a written statement of the bona fide religious beliefs and opposition to the immunization requirements,the person may attend the college, university, school or facility without presenting a certificate of immunization.
All states allow exemptions for medical reasons, and almost all states (except California, Mississippi and West Virginia) grant religious or philosophical exemptions for people who have sincerely held beliefs that prohibit immunizations.
California removed its personal and religious exemption option in 2015. Parent/guradian must complete an online educational module to receive a non-medical exemption. Connecticut removed its religious exemption option in 2021.
