Bill > A04966

This bill proposes to modify the definition of "school" in the New York Public Health Law by removing references to private and parochial child care centers, day nurseries, day care agencies, and nursery schools from the existing immunization requirements. Currently, the law defines "school" to include various types of child care and educational institutions, which means these entities were previously subject to immunization mandates. By removing these specific types of facilities from the definition, the bill effectively exempts private and parochial schools and day care centers from having to comply with immunization requirements. The change would mean that these private educational and child care institutions would no longer be legally obligated to ensure that children attending their programs have received required vaccinations. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, potentially altering public health protocols for these types of educational and child care settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4966