Festa said federal law is clear that schools are required to provide “a free and appropriate education” for children with disabilities who have individual education plans, even if a child claims a religious exemption to vaccinations.
Supreme Court rejecting challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption
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He said his group, which focuses on religious and medical freedom, parental rights and other matters, disagrees with the court's conclusion that removing the exemption does not violate religious freedom under the First Amendment or the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection under the law.
Federal appeals court upholds Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption
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