Fact Check: Are New York Democrats fining unvaccinated Amish children $2,000 per day?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: New York Democrats are fining unvaccinated Amish children $2,000 per day.

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: New York fined three Amish schools, not individual children, for allowing students who did not meet vaccination requirements to attend. The schools were assessed $2,000 per noncompliant student per day, totaling $118,000 in the cited cases.

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Date: 11/13/2026

Last Updated on November 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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