Connecticut has become the sixth state to end its religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill, which would not force children to be inoculated but would bar students who refuse vaccines on religious grounds from attending public and private schools in Connecticut.
Proponents say that the growing number of students claiming the religious exemption puts at risk immunosuppressed children who can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons. Some are allergic to shots; others are medically compromised.
Opponents argue the bill is unnecessary, discriminatory and that it infringes on their religious liberties and parental rights.
The state's medical exemption does remain in place.
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