Justice should veto the vaccine exemption bill
Posted on AllSides March 19th, 2024
From The Center
The Justice administration is now deciding whether to sign or veto controversial legislation that would expand the vaccine exemptions for some school students. HB 5105 would remove the vaccine requirement for students in virtual public schools and allow private and parochial schools to set their own vaccination standards. Currently, the only exemption is for medical reasons. Governor Jim Justice is getting pressure from the medical community to veto the bill. The West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WVAAP) sent a letter to Justice arguing if the bill...