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MI SB0600

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lana Theis

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1177 of the Revised School Code to modify immunization submission requirements by removing the specific 2014-2015 school year reference and clarifying that students enrolling in grade 7 for the first time must submit immunization documentation alongside other first-time enrollees.

  • Adds Section 1177b prohibiting school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies from requiring students to receive Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) vaccines as a condition of school attendance, transportation, or participation in school-sponsored activities and events.

  • Adds Section 1177c requiring schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccines (with final FDA authorization) to provide a waiver process allowing parents or eligible students to request exemptions based on religious convictions, medical contraindications, or vaccination in progress.

  • Prohibits discrimination against students based on EUA vaccination status or COVID-19 vaccine waiver status, including restrictions on segregated seating, mandatory masking, differential fees, or exclusion from athletic activities.

  • Enacting clause conditions the bill's effectiveness on the simultaneous enactment of Senate Bill No. 602.

Legislative Description

Education: attendance; requirements for public schools concerning certain vaccinations; modify. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177) & adds sec. 1177b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0602'21

Education: students

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

6/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Education10/26/2021
Education And Career Readiness7/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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