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West Virginia Suspends School Vaccine Mandate After Court Ruling

11/27/2025

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West Virginia officials suspended a school vaccination mandate after Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble issued a permanent injunction amid a lawsuit challenging the policy.
The injunction allows students with exemptions to attend school and participate in sports.
The case has been certified as a class action affecting 570 families statewide.
West Virginia's vaccination policy is described as one of the most protective in the United States.

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West Virginia officials suspended a school vaccination mandate after Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble issued a permanent injunction amid a lawsuit challenging the policy.
The injunction allows students with exemptions to attend school and participate in sports.
The case has been certified as a class action affecting 570 families statewide.
West Virginia's vaccination policy is described as one of the most protective in the United States.