Is the religious exemption process the same in every Florida county?
Whether you live in Manatee County, Palm Beach County, or St. Johns County, the procedure for getting a religious exemption from vaccination is the same. The Florida statute regarding either proof of vaccination or authorized exemption for entry into school (FS 1003.22) is a state-wide requirement that applies to all students enrolled in all Florida public and private K-12 schools. All county health departments are obliged to authorize a religious exemption when requested. Therefore, your request for religious exemption can be provided by any county health department.
Whether you live in Manatee County, Palm Beach County, or St. Johns County, the procedure for getting a religious exemption from vaccination is the same. The Florida statutes regarding vaccination are state requirements that apply to all students enrolled in public and private schools. It is not necessary to obtain a religious exemption from the public health department in the county where you reside. All county health departments are obliged to authorize a religious exemption when requested. Q: Is it necessary to schedule an appointment in advance with the county health director to obtain a religious exemption? A: It is not necessary to schedule an appointment in advance to request a religious exemption from forced compliance of vaccine requirements. To date, the directive to county health departments from the Tallahassee Immunization Agency regarding the handling of requests for religious exemption is not uniformly followed throughout the state. Some public health officials are very
