Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends provisions related to the process for obtaining religious exemptions from vaccinations for students at public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in Alabama, effective October 1, 2025.

Highlights:

• Amends provisions related to the process for obtaining religious exemptions from vaccinations for students at public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in Alabama, effective October 1, 2025 (Sec. 1-3).

• Repeals state health department authority to issue religious vaccination exemptions (Sec. 1-3).

• Specifies only a child’s parent or legal guardian's written statement to a local school board declaring their desire for a religious exemption is required (Sec. 1-3).

• Establishes mandates that a child must have a health form indicating they have not had any diseases in the past 12 months before being admitted to school (Sec. 1-3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning October 1, 2025 (Sec. 4).

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