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Protecting Students: Religious Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates at Colleges

This act aims to ensure that public higher education institutions requiring COVID-19 vaccinations must offer a religious exemption. Colleges will need to inform students about this option and submit annual reports on granted or denied exemptions. Non-compliance could lead to a loss of federal funding for the institution, though students would still be eligible for federal financial aid.
Key points
Public colleges with COVID-19 vaccine mandates must provide a religious exemption opportunity until the end of 2024.
Colleges must actively inform students about the availability and procedures for applying for such an exemption.
Institutions will submit annual reports to the Secretary of Education, including reasons for denials if 20 or more exemptions were rejected.
Non-compliant institutions may lose federal funding, excluding federal student financial aid.
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Print number: 117_HR_5967
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2021-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Religious Students from Vaccine Mandates Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5967.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public colleges with COVID-19 vaccine mandates must provide a religious exemption opportunity until the end of 2024.
  • Colleges must actively inform students about the availability and procedures for applying for such an exemption.
  • Institutions will submit annual reports to the Secretary of Education, including reasons for denials if 20 or more exemptions were rejected.
  • Non-compliant institutions may lose federal funding, excluding federal student financial aid.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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