Florida K-12 Vaccine Exemptions

Florida law on immunizations require all local public health departments to supply, on request, a standardized approved religious exemption form (DH 681) to be filled out by a parent or legal guardian. The form is then submited to the health department’s director for their signature.  There is no adjudication process and the health department cannot question the applicant on their reasons for submitting a religious exemption.

A religious objection may be expressly implied by a religious denomination or it may be based on an individual’s own moral/spiritual conscience and does not require the endorsement of a religious leader.

The state form is available for download at the link provided below.

Religious-exemption-form-Florida

“A request for a religious exemption from immunization requirements must be presented to the facility/school on the Department of Health’s Religious Exemption From Immunization form (DH 681 Form).  The DH 681 Form is issued only by county health departments and only for a child who is not immunized because of his/her family’s religious tenets or practices.  If a parent requests such an exemption, the county health department staff must use the current DH 681 Form, which has been signed by the parent affirming the written statement on the form that a religious conflict exists.  This form must be issued upon request.  No other information should be solicited from the parent or guardian.”  Rule 64D-3.046, Florida Administrative Code.  Medical exemptions are also allowed

For more information on Florida vaccine exemptions please visit NVIC.

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