Amends GS 130A-157 to exempt a child and parent from immunization requirements in GS Chapter 130A when the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of a child has reasons of conscience that are contrary to the immunization requirements. Allows a person to attend a college, university, school, or facility without presenting a certificate of immunization upon submission of a written statement of the reasons of conscience and opposition to the immunization requirements.
Amends GS 130A-155 by amending the content of the reports that public schools and child care facilities must file with the Department of Health and Human Services by requiring a disclosure of the number of children who received a conscientious objection exemption to the required immunizations.
Amends GS 130A-155.1 by amending the content of the reports that colleges and universities must file with the Department of Health and Human Services, by requiring a disclosure of the number of children who received a conscientious objection exemption to the required immunizations.
Amends GS 115C-76.25 to give parents the right, concerning their child’s education, to seek a conscientious objection exemption from immunization requirements for their child.
Applies to public schools beginning with the 2026-27 school year and to colleges and universities located in this state beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTIONS TO VACCINE MANDATES.
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION EXEMPTION TO NORTH CAROLINA'S STUDENT VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.Intro. by Almond, Setzer, Balkcom, N. Jackson.
Status: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 13 2025)
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Wed, 12 Mar 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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