Public Act No. 21-6 Summary

• Eliminates religious exemption from school immunization requirements; only medical contraindication and prior medical documentation exemptions remain valid for ongoing enrollment

• Requires proof of adequate immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenzae type B and other vaccines per CDC schedule before school enrollment

• Applies immunization requirements to public and nonpublic schools, institutions of higher education, child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes

• Establishes Advisory Committee on Medically Contraindicated Vaccinations to advise on exemptions, oversee data collection, and evaluate medical contraindication determinations

• Requires health insurance plans to cover recommended immunizations plus at least a 20-minute consultation with a healthcare provider for CDC-recommended vaccines effective January 1, 2022