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CT SB00189

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires public and nonpublic schools to notify the Departments of Education and Public Health when a child is enrolled without receiving all vaccines required by the state's active immunization schedule and is not exempt from the requirement.

  • Maintains existing immunization requirements for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, and hemophilus influenzae type B before school enrollment.

  • Preserves existing exemptions including medical contraindications, religious beliefs, previous disease confirmation, and age-based exceptions.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Notice To The Departments Of Public Health And Education Regarding The Immunization Of School Children.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/22/2012

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