Outline of the state of Massachusetts
State
Massachusetts
Allowed for religious or moral reasons

Category
Vaccination Waiver

Category
Vaccination Waiver

State law allows waivers for religious or moral reasons.

105 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 220.500 Immunization Requirements for Preschool Elemtary and Secondary School Students

(C) The requirements in 105 CMR 220.500(A) shall not apply where:

  • (1) the student, or the student's parent or guardian if the student is a minor, provides written documentation that he or she meets the Standard for medical or religious exemption set forth in M.G.L. c. 76, § 15;
Policy Type
Regulation

School Immunizations

"Massachusetts students must provide documentation of immunization, according to school requirements, or show a medical or religious exemption."

Policy Type
Non-codified