Bill > A03860

This bill modifies the education law to establish a standardized process for medical immunization exemptions in schools. Specifically, the bill requires that any school must accept a medical exemption request form from a student's licensed healthcare provider (physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner) that details specific medical reasons why immunizations could be harmful to the student's health. The form must include comprehensive information such as the student's and parent/guardian's names, birthdate, residential address, and school details. The healthcare provider must explicitly certify that immunizations for specific diseases (including polio, mumps, measles, and others) may be detrimental to the child's health, and provide their medical license number and practice affiliation. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no additional conditions or requirements can be imposed by state agencies beyond this standardized form for granting a medical immunization exemption, effectively streamlining the process for students seeking an exemption from standard immunization requirements for school admission. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3860