Q: Can adult training facilities in PA refuse religious vaccine exemptions?

A: In Pennsylvania, adult training facilities are generally regulated under Chapter 2380, which governs Adult Training Facilities for individuals with disabilities. While religious exemptions for vaccines are commonly available for K-12 students, the same rights may not always extend to adult services. Chapter 2380 specifically requires that adults in these facilities meet certain health requirements, including up-to-date immunizations, and it appears there is no explicit religious exemption provided in these regulations for adults.

However, you still have the right to ask the facility to provide you with the specific regulation or written policy that prohibits religious exemptions. You can also request the facility to consider reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, especially since your daughter has medical and religious concerns. It's possible that, with medical documentation of her seizure history and religious beliefs, you may be able to negotiate an alternative arrangement or exemption on a case-by-case basis.

If you have not already done so, consider putting your request and concerns in writing to the facility. Ask for a written response and clarification of their policy. If the facility remains inflexible and you believe your daughter's rights are being violated, you may want to consult with an attorney familiar with disability or civil rights law in Pennsylvania to explore your legal options further.