Bill > HB447

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require public school entities, nonpublic schools, political subdivisions, and state agencies to include specific information about immunization exemptions when issuing notices or publications about immunization requirements. The bill mandates that any notice about immunization requirements must now include: (1) the available exemptions from immunization requirements, (2) a clear statement that the issuing entity accepts these exemptions, and (3) the process for a child to obtain an exemption. Additionally, the bill provides updated definitions for "nonpublic school" and "public school entity," expanding the latter to include school districts, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and regional charter schools. The new provisions aim to increase transparency about immunization exemption options by ensuring that detailed information is prominently and consistently displayed alongside immunization requirement notices. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving schools and other entities time to update their communication materials to comply with the new requirements.

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