Utah § 53G-9-303 Grounds for exemption from required vaccines -- Renewal.

Utah Statutes

§ 53G-9-303 — Grounds for exemption from required vaccines -- Renewal.

Utah § 53G-9-303

Title 53GPublic Education System -- Local Administration

Ch. 53G-9Health and Welfare

Part 53G-9-3Immunization Requirements

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Utah Code Ann. § 53G-9-303 (2026).

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(1)A student is exempt from the requirement to receive a vaccine required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student qualifies for a medical or personal exemption from the vaccination under Subsection (2) or (3).

(2)A student qualifies for a medical exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provides to the student's school:

(2)(a) a completed vaccination exemption form; and

(2)(b) a written notice signed by a licensed health care provider stating that, due to the physical condition of the student, administration of the vaccine would endanger the student's life or health.

(3)A student qualifies for a personal exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provide

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(1) A student is exempt from the requirement to receive a vaccine required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student qualifies for a medical or personal exemption from the vaccination under Subsection (2) or (3).
(2) A student qualifies for a medical exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provides to the student's school:
(2)(a) a completed vaccination exemption form; and
(2)(b) a written notice signed by a licensed health care provider stating that, due to the physical condition of the student, administration of the vaccine would endanger the student's life or health.
(3) A student qualifies for a personal exemption from a vaccination required under Section 53G-9-305 if the student's legally responsible individual provides to the student's school a completed vaccination exemption form, stating that the student is exempt from the vaccination because of a personal or religious belief.
(4) A vaccination exemption form that an individual submits under this section remains:
(4)(a) valid for as long as the student remains enrolled in the public education system; and
(4)(b) part of the student's permanent school record, including if the student transfers schools, in accordance with Section 53G-9-306.
(5) An LEA that offers both remote and in-person learning options may not deny a student who is exempt from a requirement to receive a vaccine under Subsection (1) to participate in an in-person learning option based upon the student's vaccination status.
(6) Nothing in this section restricts a state or local health department from acting under applicable law to contain the spread of an infectious disease.