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ID H0298

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises Section 39-4801 to update terminology regarding immunization records and replace archaic pronouns with modern language ("his" changed to "the physician's")

  • Maintains existing requirement that children in Idaho schools must provide immunization records signed by a physician or licensed health care professional upon admission to preschool through grade twelve

  • Adds new requirement in Section 39-4802(3) that school officials must describe available immunization exemptions and provide a citation to Section 39-4802 in all communications to parents and guardians regarding immunization

  • Preserves two existing exemptions: medical exemption for children whose physical condition would be endangered by immunizations, and religious or other grounds exemption

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that school officials shall provide parents and guardians with certain information in communications regarding student immunizations.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 19, 2021 Session Law Chapter 263 Effective: 07/01/2021

4/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/15/2021
Education3/8/2021

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