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NewsVenice GondolierAugust 2, 2026Sarasota County

Attorney General James Uthmeier warns Catholic schools to accept vaccine exemptions for voucher students

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning to the Roman Catholic Church that schools accepting state-funded vouchers must honor student vaccine exemptions. The statement suggests a potential legal or policy conflict regarding the conditions attached to receiving public education funding.

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Why It Matters

This development impacts the eligibility requirements for private religious schools participating in Florida's state-funded voucher programs and the rights of students seeking within those institutions.

Key Facts

  • Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that Catholic schools accepting taxpayer-funded vouchers should accept vaccine exemptions.
  • The warning links the receipt of public education funding to the policy of honoring student vaccine exemptions.
  • The statement targets the Roman Catholic Church's school system in Florida.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”locationFlorida“The state where the policy warning is being applied.”personHenry Mack“Incoming Education Commissioner”organizationRoman Catholic Church“The institution being warned regarding school vaccine policies.”locationDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee“Specific diocese referenced in the letter”organizationFlorida Conference of Catholic Bishops“Recipient of the Attorney General's letter”personMichele Taylor“Spokesperson for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops”personJames Uthmeier“Florida Attorney General”personMichael Sheedy“FCCB Executive Director”