Schools lose money if they require shots without faith exemptions.

What it does

This bill ties school money to shot rules. Schools cannot get government money if they require shots. They must let students skip shots for faith reasons. Students or parents claim a sincere faith belief. No proof or papers are needed.

Who it affects

Schools and school districts lose money if they keep shot rules. Students too young or too sick to get shots face more risk. Parents with faith beliefs about shots can skip them more easily.

One thing to notice

Schools might drop shot rules to keep their money and avoid paperwork. Kids who cannot get shots could get sick if many others skip shots.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

1 cosponsor: 1 Republicans.

• Jul 23, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
• Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Congress.gov: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• government money — Money the U.S. government gives to schools to help pay for education.
• sincere faith belief — A genuine belief based on religion or faith.
• shot — A vaccine given to prevent disease.