NC H380

Adds "conscientious objection" as a new exemption category from student vaccination requirements, expanding beyond the existing medical and religious exemptions

Parents, guardians, or adult students may claim exemption by submitting a written statement of religious beliefs or reasons of conscience opposing immunization

Applies to K-12 public schools, child care facilities, colleges, and universities in North Carolina

Requires schools and child care facilities to track and report conscientious objection exemptions separately in annual immunization reports to the Department

Takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year for public schools and colleges/universities upon becoming law