School vaccine requirements by state: What to know as measles outbreaks rise

With students returning from summer break, schools across the country are tasked with enforcing vaccine policies at a time when measles outbreaks are growing.

Back-to-school season is an exciting time for parents, students, and school staff—full of possibilities and fresh opportunities. Unfortunately. the germs can say the same thing. Classrooms and daycares are a breeding ground for infectious illnesses which is why schools require certain vaccines. It’s a preventative measure to keep everyone safe but not everyone agrees with this. In America, all 50 states have vaccine requirements, but the specific details vary.