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health1 month ago•5 min saved

New York keeps strict school vaccine rules amid federal shifts

New York’s school vaccine requirements for Pre-K–12 remain unchanged for the 2026–27 year, with no religious exemptions allowed; NYC will exclude students who aren’t up to date. Kindergarteners in NY show >97% MMR coverage, higher than the national rate, though 2-year-olds in NYC lag at about 89% for the first MMR dose. The federal government’s recent messaging and Trump executive orders have added confusion and spurred ongoing legal challenges to exemption rules, including Amish cases heading back to the Supreme Court.

via gothamist.com|

#education #health #new-york

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Florida moves to drop four school vaccines as exemptions widen

Florida’s Department of Health proposes removing four school-entry vaccines (chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal) as part of Surgeon General Ladapo’s push to end vaccine mandates; the plan would keep vaccines optional but broaden exemptions to include sincerely held moral or ethical beliefs, amid ongoing national debate and rising measles cases. The measure is not final and would require legislative action to repeal other vaccines.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#florida #ladapo #politics

law1 year ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Supports Catholic Charities in Tax Exemption Case

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, allowing them to opt out of the state unemployment system on religious grounds, a decision that could impact similar programs nationwide.

via NPR|

#catholic-charities #law #religious-exemption

law1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court to Review Catholic Charity's Religious Tax Exemption Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if religious charities, like Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, are exempt from paying state unemployment taxes. While federal law exempts religious schools, the court has not ruled on religious charities. Wisconsin's state court denied the exemption, citing the secular nature of the charity's activities. Catholic Charities argues this decision violates the First Amendment's free exercise clause. The Supreme Court will hear the case early next year, with a decision expected by June.

via NPR|

#catholic-charities #first-amendment #law