Bill > HF299

This bill requires various educational institutions and child care facilities in Iowa to provide clear information about immunization exemptions in their communications. Specifically, the bill mandates that the state department of health, schools (including elementary, secondary, public, private, and charter schools), child care centers, community colleges, and higher education institutions must include details about immunization exemptions in any communications related to immunization requirements. This means that when these institutions discuss immunizations, they must also explain the specific ways parents or students can seek exemptions from standard immunization requirements. The bill aims to ensure transparency by requiring exemption information to be published on internet sites, included in registration documentation, and shared directly with parents and guardians. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to a wide range of educational settings from child care centers to universities, with the goal of providing comprehensive and easily accessible information about immunization exemption processes.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF299