A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required immunizations for a religious reason. What action should a school nurse take related to this request to be compliant with the law?

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In many jurisdictions, state laws provide exemptions from school immunization requirements for religious (and sometimes philosophical) reasons. The school nurse should be familiar with these laws to handle such requests appropriately. Educating parents about the importance of immunizations (B) is also part of the nurse's role, but it does not directly address the legal compliance issue raised by the question.

A Child's Parents Have Requested That Their Child Be Exempt