Permits religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations in West Virginia schools.

This bill amends the compulsory immunization requirements for school children in West Virginia to permit religious exemptions. Parents or guardians can submit a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption to the school, stating that immunization conflicts with their religious beliefs. The commissioner can appoint an Immunization Officer to make decisions on these exemptions, which can be appealed to the State Health Officer. The commissioner can also grant, renew, condition, deny, suspend, or revoke exemptions based on medical evidence.

Permits religious exemptions for compulsory immunizations in West Virginia schools.

This bill amends the compulsory immunization requirements for school children in West Virginia to permit religious exemptions. Parents or guardians can submit a notarized Certificate of Religious Exemption to the school, stating that immunization conflicts with their religious beliefs. The commissioner can appoint an Immunization Officer to make decisions on these exemptions, which can be appealed to the State Health Officer. The commissioner can also grant, renew, condition, deny, suspend, or revoke exemptions based on medical evidence.