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FL S1936
Bill
AI Summary
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Eliminates religious exemption from school-entry health examinations; removes language allowing parents to object on religious grounds.
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Specifies 10 required immunizations for children: diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, tetanus, and varicella.
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Authorizes Department of Health to require immunizations for other communicable diseases by rule, including emergency rules under s. 120.54(4).
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Restricts religious exemptions from immunization to vaccines introduced after January 1, 2021; prohibits religious objections to the 10 specified vaccines or those on the market before that date.
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Requires the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine to jointly create a medical exemption review panel to review all medical exemptions filed with the Department of Health.
Legislative Description
Exemptions from School-entry Health Requirements
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
4/30/2021