Parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children for non-medical reasons. The Centers for Disease Control reports an increase in vaccine exemptions among kindergartners, with over 4% exempt this year. School districts are following state guidelines on vaccine exemptions.

When asked about their policies, two districts did not provide exemption numbers for the current year. A superintendent stated that the district follows state rules and recommendations, allowing parents to make decisions about their children's health. Further information on vaccine exemptions and district policies can be found through the original source.