Category
Vaccination Waiver
Category
Vaccination Waiver
State law allows waivers for religious or moral reasons.
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Article XIII Section 1303. Immunization Required; Penalty.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply in the case of any child whose parent or guardian objects in writing to such immunization on religious grounds.
Procedure Manual School Immunization Regulations
This comprehensive manual covers all guidelines and regulations as well as exemption policies
School Vaccination Information for Parents
This page tells parents that their children are required to be vaccinated or to have an eligible exemption
School Vaccination Requirements for Attendance in Pennsylvania Schools
This one page fact sheet summarizes which vaccines are needed for each grade level. Reasons for exemption are listed at the bottom.
The Pennsylvania Code § 23.84. Exemption from immunization.
(b) Religious exemption. Children need not be immunized if the parent, guardian or emancipated child objects in writing to the immunization on religious grounds or on the basis of a strong moral or ethical conviction similar to a religious belief.