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MI SB0299
Bill
Status
4/18/2017
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Colbeck
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AI Summary
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Removes the 2014-2015 school year implementation date and applies immunization submission requirements to all children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools for the first time or enrolling in grade 7 for the first time.
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Requires submission of one of three documents: physician statement of immunization, parent/guardian statement of religious or other objection to immunization as described in MCL 333.9215, 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 a health department or examination by a licensed physician or optometrist, with religious conviction exemption available.
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Mandates schools report immunization status to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 annually and provide updates by February 1 for pupils in grades K-12 who enrolled for the first time.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on Senate Bill 300 of the 99th Legislature being 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 0300'17
State agencies (existing): education
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
4/18/2017