I understand, that in the occurrence of an. How to Claim a Religious Exemption.Send notification of religious exemption with any supporting information and materials to your local school board. We've provided a request form template for you to download and fill out here. To fill out the Certificate of Religious Exemption, gather the required personal information for the student. Virginia is the only state that has a law specifically allowing a religious exemption from compulsory school attendance. Below you will find the letter I wrote to my local school board in order to obtain religious exemption in the state of Virginia. In accordance with Va. Code § 22.1-254.1 and King George County Schools Policy LBD, below you will find information for completing the home instruction process.