How It Works
- Most states offer religious exemptions, though availability and requirements vary significantly.
- Some states require a written statement of religious beliefs, while others may require notarization.
- A few states have eliminated religious exemptions in recent years.
- Requirements may differ between K–12 schools and childcare/daycare settings.
Important: Religious exemption processes, required documentation, and scope vary by state. Check with your state health department.
States That Allow Religious Exemptions (47)
Alabama(AL)Alaska(AK)Arizona(AZ)Arkansas(AR)Colorado(CO)Delaware(DE)District of Columbia(DC)Florida(FL)Georgia(GA)Hawaii(HI)Idaho(ID)Illinois(IL)Indiana(IN)Iowa(IA)Kansas(KS)Kentucky(KY)Louisiana(LA)Maryland(MD)Massachusetts(MA)Michigan(MI)Minnesota(MN)Mississippi(MS)Missouri(MO)Montana(MT)Nebraska(NE)Nevada(NV)New Hampshire(NH)New Jersey(NJ)New Mexico(NM)North Carolina(NC)North Dakota(ND)Ohio(OH)Oklahoma(OK)Oregon(OR)Pennsylvania(PA)Rhode Island(RI)South Carolina(SC)South Dakota(SD)Tennessee(TN)Texas(TX)Utah(UT)Vermont(VT)Virginia(VA)Washington(WA)West Virginia(WV)Wisconsin(WI)Wyoming(WY)
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