I helped make a (small) difference! *pats myself on the back* lol

[emma1325]

My daughters' official school district website has a link to a page regarding vaccination requirements. I noticed that there was zero mention of vaccine exemptions, only the requirements were stressed (big shock).

So I wrote a letter to the school administration asking them to include information regarding exemptions, explaining how important it is for parents have complete information regarding their options. I also asked that exemption information be provided in other places that the school discusses vaccines (front offices of the schools and student/parent handbooks).

The Superintendent wrote me back and stated that while they are aware that Texas has exemptions, the school was not interested in promoting these exemptions. She compared it to promoting a certain religion.

I replied to her letter, stating that I was not asking that they promote exemptions, only that they provide complete information to parents so that they are able to make vaccine decisions based on accurate information rather than perceived pressure from the school system.

In her reply to that she reconsidered, and the website was updated within a couple of hours! It's not much but check it out if you're up to it; the section on exemptions was nonexistent this morning:

http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/academics.cfm?subpage=223808

Anyway, I hope that the exemption information will also be provided in the other avenues that I mentioned as well. Even if it isn't, the website is a good start, I think.

[emma1325]

What the heck?

Whoa...
replying to my own thread.

If you haven't, check out the section on exemptions at the link I provided. In it, they include a sentence:

Instructions for the affidavit to be signed by parents/guardians choosing the exemption for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief can be found at

And the link they give is THIS one: http://www.immunizetexas.com/



Honest mistake, or underhanded "Freudian" slip?

*Emailing superintendent once more to politely inform her of this error.

[tanyalynn]

That seems sorta sneaky. That site does have a link to the DSHS website that has information on exemptions, but that's not very straightforward, now is it?

But regardless, good job for making the effort, and for following through to make sure it's implemented well.

[Sileree]

Originally Posted by tanyalynn

But regardless, good job for making the effort, and for following through to make sure it's implemented well.

[LisaSedai]

[Emmeline II]

This is what my school has on their site; the link is to a FAQ from the Texas State Department of Health.


"If you would like to obtain a vaccine exemption for reasons of conscience for your child please click here to get more information. Affidavit Form"

[BeckyBird]

Great job! We need more people like you to stand up for our rights!