Bill > HB2729

This bill proposes to prohibit mandatory immunizations or vaccinations for students enrolled in private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools in West Virginia. Specifically, the bill exempts these types of schools from the existing vaccine requirements outlined in §16-3-4. However, the bill maintains that students in these schools must still comply with the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission's rules regarding athletic participation, which include adhering to guidelines for physical examinations, vaccinations, and other athlete-related regulations. This means that while these schools are not required to mandate vaccines for general enrollment, student athletes will still need to follow specific health and vaccination protocols to participate in sports activities. The bill appears to provide more flexibility for school vaccination requirements while preserving health standards for student athletes.

Health and Social Services

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