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California Is About to Ban 'Personal Belief' Exemptions for Vaccinations

• motherboard.vice.com

The just-approved bill closes the loophole allowing parents to not vaccinate their child due to personal beliefs.

Under the bill, parents can still choose not to vaccinate their children if they wish, but those kids won't be allowed to attend public schools or daycares, and will have to either be homeschooled or enter a private school. There are a few exceptions: kids who can't be vaccinated for medical reasons are exempt from the ruling, and only 10 specific vaccines are required, including the vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella. Children who have special education needs will also still be guaranteed access to resources they need if they are booted from public school for being unvaccinated.