HB5043 Summary

• Remove meningococcal disease and meningococcal vaccination information requirements from Section 2310-700, leaving only influenza vaccine information materials for school districts.

• Repeal Section 2310-391 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law.

• Retain all existing requirements for health examinations, immunizations, dental examinations, and eye examinations for Illinois school children at specified grade levels.

• Maintain reporting requirements to the State Board of Education on immunization compliance rates and examination completion, with public disclosure of immunization data by December 1 annually.

• Preserve religious exemption provisions allowing parents to object to examinations and immunizations on religious grounds using a Certificate of Religious Exemption signed by a health care provider.