Florida AG Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning to the Roman Catholic Church, stating that if their schools accept taxpayer-funded vouchers, they must also accept vaccine exemptions for students. This comes ahead of the 2026-2027 school year, with many Catholic schools in Florida participating in the state's private school voucher program. The Attorney General's letter cites Catholic doctrine and Vatican statements on vaccine voluntariness.