Senate Bill 20-163: School Entry Immunization Summary

• Establishes a 95% immunization rate goal for schools to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases and create herd immunity.

• Requires parents/guardians seeking nonmedical exemptions to complete an online education module about vaccine benefits and risks, or obtain a healthcare provider's signature on a nonmedical exemption certificate.

• Mandates schools publicly report their immunization and exemption rates to parents/guardians by February 15 each year, including comparison to the 95% vaccination standard.

• Creates standardized medical and nonmedical exemption forms by January 1, 2021, with protections against requiring disclosure of religious beliefs or personal reasons for exemptions.

• Appropriates $41,906 to the Department of Public Health and Environment for 2020-21 to develop online education modules and maintain an immunization tracking system.