MN SF4458

Eliminates the "conscientiously held beliefs" exemption that currently allows parents or guardians to opt out of immunization requirements for children enrolled in K-12 schools, child care facilities, and postsecondary institutions in Minnesota

Repeals the "substitute immunization statement" provision that allowed parents to submit their own documentation of immunizations in lieu of a physician or public clinic statement

Retains medical exemptions, which require a physician's signed statement documenting that immunization is contraindicated for medical reasons or that laboratory confirmation shows adequate immunity

Prohibits homeschool students from participating in public school extracurricular activities if their parents fail to submit required immunization documentation to the district superintendent

Removes certain organizations from the required consultation list when the Commissioner of Health proposes modifications to immunization schedules, including the Minnesota Natural Health Coalition, Vaccine Awareness Minnesota, BEAT, Minnesota Nurses Association, and the US Public Health Service's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices