MA S347

Amends Section 15 of Chapter 76 of Massachusetts General Laws to expand criteria for medical exemptions from school immunization requirements, allowing physicians to consider factors such as increased risk of adverse events, family history, and pre-existing medical conditions

Requires Medical Certifications to be submitted annually to the school health program physician and maintains strict confidentiality protections, prohibiting disclosure outside the school health program

Medical Certifications cannot be used as evidence in any court, tribunal, or agency proceeding without express written consent from the child's parent or guardian

Protects physicians from disciplinary action by licensing or governing authorities for providing Medical Certifications, absent manifest bad faith

Prohibits Medical Certifications from being used to negatively affect a physician's rating or standing with employers, insurers, hospitals, or academic affiliations