53G-9-303. Grounds for exemption from required vaccines -- Renewal.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)A student is exempt from the requirement to receive a vaccine required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student qualifies for a medical or personal exemption from the vaccination under Subsection

(2)or

(3).

(2)A student qualifies for a medical exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provides to the student's school:

(a)a completed vaccination exemption form; and

(b)a written notice signed by a licensed health care provider stating that, due to the physical condition of the student, administration of the vaccine would endanger the student's life or health.

(3)A student qualifies for a personal exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provides to the student's school a completed vaccination exemption form, stating that the student is exempt from the vaccination because of a personal or religious belief.

(4)A vaccination exemption form that an individual submits under this section remains:

(a)valid for as long as the student remains enrolled in the public education system; and

(b)part of the student's permanent school record, including if the student transfers schools, in accordance with Section 53G-9-306 .

(5)An LEA that offers both remote and in-person learning options may not deny a student who is exempt from a requirement to receive a vaccine under Subsection

(1)to participate in an in-person learning option based upon the student's vaccination status.

(6)Nothing in this section restricts a state or local health department from acting under applicable law to contain the spread of an infectious disease.

Amended by Chapter 371 , 2025 General Session