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Protecting Religious Freedom in Education: Vaccination Exemptions

This bill aims to ensure that educational institutions receiving federal funds must allow religious exemptions from vaccination requirements. This means parents or guardians of children, as well as adult students and employees, can refuse vaccination based on sincerely held religious beliefs, without needing to provide additional documentation. In practice, schools and educational agencies will need to adjust their policies to avoid losing federal funding, which could impact vaccination rates in educational settings.
Key points
Schools and educational agencies requiring vaccinations must allow religious exemptions to receive federal funds.
Individuals seeking a religious exemption will not need to provide any documentation to support their beliefs.
The act applies to children under 18 (through parents/guardians) and adult students and employees of educational institutions.
These changes could impact school vaccination policies and the availability of federal funds for educational institutions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5075
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2025-08-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GRACE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5075.

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 2025-08-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools and educational agencies requiring vaccinations must allow religious exemptions to receive federal funds.
  • Individuals seeking a religious exemption will not need to provide any documentation to support their beliefs.
  • The act applies to children under 18 (through parents/guardians) and adult students and employees of educational institutions.
  • These changes could impact school vaccination policies and the availability of federal funds for educational institutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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