DPH Form 2208 Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization

Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization

(2) REQUIREMENTS.

• (d) Enrollment Documentation.
• 2. During the enrollment process, LEAs shall adhere to:
• (i) The provisions of O.C.G.A. § 20-2-771 concerning the immunization of students, which includes an exception for religious grounds;

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, a child shall be exempt from the required immunizations if the parent or legal guardian has filed with the school or childcare facility a completed affidavit on DPH Form 2208. (b) When the Department or a County Board of Health determines that an epidemic or the threat of an epidemic exists, the Department or Board shall immediately notify the governing authorities of all schools and childcare facilities within the affected area. Under those circumstances, the Department or Board may require immunization for those who object on the grounds of religious beliefs, and may prohibit attendance at schools or childcare facilities within the area by unimmunized children.

(e) This Code section shall not apply to a child whose parent or legal guardian objects to immunization of the child on the grounds that the immunization conflicts with the religious beliefs of the parent or guardian; however, the immunization may be required in cases when such disease is in epidemic stages. For a child to be exempt from immunization on religious grounds, the parent or guardian must first furnish the responsible official of the school or facility an affidavit in whichthe parent or guardian swears or affirms that the immunization required conflicts with the religious beliefs of the parent or guardian.