West Virginia, Senate and philosophical exemptions

Senate passes SB 460 allowing vaccine exemptions; House delegates express mixed reactions
Senate Bill 460 would allow religious and philosophical exemptions when it comes to the state's school vaccination requirements. This would require a written st
West Virginia Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions
West Virginia senators voted to dismantle one of the nation’s strictest school vaccination policies Friday by greenlighting an exemption for families who say mandated inoculations conflict with their religious or philosophical beliefs.
West Virginia Senate approves bill for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions in schools
The West Virginia Senate approved a bill on February 21, 2025, allowing religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions for schools, marking a departure from one of the nation's strictest vaccination policies.
WV Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions
West Virginia senators voted to dismantle one of the nation’s strictest school vaccination policies on Feb. 21, 2025, by greenlighting an exemption for families who say mandated inoculations conflict with their religious or philosophical beliefs.
Vaccine exemption bill passes West Virginia Senate, moves to House
A bill to create a religious exemption for school children's vaccination requirements has passed the West Virginia Senate.
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WV lawmakers advancing bills that risk worsening state's already poor water quality
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West Virginia Attorney General affirms that Section 504 will not be overturned: ‘It is here to stay’
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EPA gives West Virginia authority to approve carbon underground storage
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