State lawmakers could make Illinois the sixth state to remove a religious or philosophical objection to vaccines required to attend school.

In Illinois and most other states, it’s required by law that children be up to date on their vaccination schedule to attend school. As of January, 45 states and Washington D.C allowed religious exemptions for immunizations and 15 of those allowed for philosophical exemptions, according to the National Council of State Legislatures.

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