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MI SB1087
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes the grade level for initial immunization reporting from grade 6 to grade 7, effective beginning in the 2013-2014 school year.
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Requires districts and intermediate districts to report immunization status to local health departments by November 1 and February 1 each fiscal year for all entering students in grades K-12 and students newly enrolling in grade 7.
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Establishes a 90% immunization compliance threshold for November 1 reports and a 95% threshold for February 1 reports; districts failing to meet these thresholds are subject to funding penalties.
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Authorizes the department to withhold 5% of state school aid funds from noncompliant districts until they comply; any withheld funds are forfeited if compliance is not achieved by fiscal year end.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2012, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 1086 and 1088.
Legislative Description
Education; attendance; grade requirement for certain immunization records; modify in school aid act. Amends sec. 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1767). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'12, SB 1088'12
State agencies (existing), community health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Health Policy
5/22/2012