New Jersey § 18a:61d-10
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:61d-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:61d-10.
A student shall not be required to receive a vaccination pursuant to section 2 or
3 of this act based upon one of the following: a. a written statement submitted to the secondary school or institution of higher
education, as applicable, by a licensed physician indicating that the vaccine is medically
contraindicated for a specific period of time and the reasons for the medical contraindication,
based upon valid medical reasons as determined by regulation of the Commissioner of
Health and Senior Services, which shall exempt the student from the vaccination for
the stated period of time; or b. a written statement submitted to the secondary school or institution of higher
education, as applicable, by the student, or the student's parent or guardian if the
student is a minor, explaining how the administration of the vaccine conflicts with
the bona fide religious tenets or practices of the student, or the parent or guardian,
as appropriate; except that a general philosophical or moral objection to the vaccination
shall not be sufficient for an exemption on religious grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:61d-10
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:61d-10 cover?
Section 18a:61d-10 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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