NY A02905

Requires physicians licensed in New York to submit medical exemption requests to the Department of Health on behalf of children when immunization is deemed detrimental to the child's health.

Medical exemption requests must include acceptable medical evidence that the immunization is contraindicated or that a precaution exists, supported by current CDC guidelines.

Authorizes the Department of Health to review requests and approve exemptions that provide adequate documentation and valid medical evidence supporting the exemption.

Requires the Department of Health to develop a process for timely review and approval of medical exemption requests, with decisions communicated to the child's parent or guardian and school.

Includes an appeal process allowing physicians and parents to challenge Department of Health decisions on exemption requests.