Morrisey's executive order on immunization exemptions is wrong on multiple levels

Governor Patrick Morrisey is trying to force the state school system to abide by his executive order expanding exemptions for mandatory school immunizations. In doing so, he apparently believes that his authority is greater than state law, the will of the Legislature and sound science.

First the background:

Morrisey signed an executive order just days after taking office in January allowing for exemptions to compulsory school immunizations based on “religious and moral beliefs.” West Virginia is one of a handful of states that does not allow for exemptions, except for medical reasons.

State legislators who supported the broadened exceptions attempted to codify them in state law during the recent session. However, they failed as news of a measles outbreak in Texas spread and a number of Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to the bill.

https://wvmetronews.com/2025/05/08/morriseys-executive-order-on-immunization-exemptions-is-wrong-on-multiple-levels/

More in the linked article.