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MI SB1039
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Revised School Code to modify immunization requirements for students enrolling in public or nonpublic schools for the first time or entering grade 7 for the first time.
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Removes the 2014-2015 school year effective date restriction, making immunization submission requirements apply to all new enrollees regardless of school year.
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Requires students to submit one of three documents: physician statement of immunization, parent/guardian statement of religious objection (referencing Public Health Code section 9215), or physician statement that child is in process of complying with immunization requirements.
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Requires kindergarten enrollees to submit vision screening documentation from health departments, licensed physicians, or optometrists, unless parent/guardian provides religious conviction objection statement.
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Schools must report immunization status and vision screening data to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 annually, with February 1 updates.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment only if Senate Bill 1040 is also enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Education; attendance; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1040'16
State agencies (existing): community health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
9/6/2016