ID H0438

Requires school officials to describe exemptions from immunization requirements (medical and religious/other grounds) and cite Section 39-4802 in all communications to parents and guardians about immunizations

Mandates school officials inform parents that immunizations are not mandatory and may be refused on religious or other grounds, citing Section 39-4804, Idaho Code, in immunization communications

Preserves existing medical exemptions for children whose physician certifies that immunizations would endanger the child's life or health

Preserves existing religious or other grounds exemptions for children whose parents or guardians submit a signed statement of objection

Effective date: July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration