Currently, 15 states allow philosophical exemptions for children whose parents object to immunizations because of personal, moral or other beliefs. There are 44 states and Washington D.C. that grant religious exemptions for people who have religious objections to immunizations. School Vaccine Requirements and ExemptionsĪll 50 states have legislation requiring specified vaccines for students. Although exemptions vary from state to state, all school immunization laws grant exemptions to children for medical reasons.Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety.Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce.E-Learning | Staff Professional Development.Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff.Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee.