QUESTION
How would I know if my daycare is discriminating against my religion in regards to vaccinations?
Asked on Feb 06th, 2015 on Contracts - New Jersey
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I was told this morning by the CEO of my daughters daycare/preschool that the department of health was coming to the school in regards to children who don't have their vaccinations. My daughter has a religious exemption against vaccinations which was provided in the first week she started. They then called me and told me that if she does not have the vaccinations she can no longer come to that school and I was given a weeks notice to get her the vaccinations or she can no longer come. The school is Cherry Lane Child Care and Learning Center in Toms River NJ.
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I believe that a private school has the right to do that, especially in light of the new measles epidemic. There may be students attending the preschool that cannot receive the vaccinations because of medical reasons, and that your daughter poses a risk to those children. Notwithstanding that, I believe a private school can require vaccinations without acknowledging a religious exemption.
Answered on Feb 09th, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship