A bill to prohibit the award of Federal education funds to educational institutions and agencies that do not allow for religious exemptions to vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This bill, known as the GRACE Act, would prohibit schools and school districts from receiving federal education funding unless they allow students and employees to opt out of vaccination requirements based on religious beliefs. The legislation applies to all elementary schools, secondary schools, and local and state education agencies that currently have any vaccination mandates. Importantly, the bill requires that schools accept religious exemptions without requiring individuals or their parents to provide any documentation or evidence supporting their religious beliefs. The measure does not include a specific funding amount or implementation timeline, but would create a funding penalty for schools that maintain vaccination requirements without offering religious exemptions. The bill affects students, school employees, and any educational institutions that receive federal funds and have vaccination policies in place.
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