Bill > S1557

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding vaccine reporting requirements for schools. Specifically, the legislation mandates that all schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade (including public, private, and charter schools) must submit annual reports to the state department of health detailing the total number of students who have been successfully immunized and the number of students who are exempted from immunization requirements. The department will establish the specific methodology for these reports and is required to publish aggregate immunization and exemption data for each school and school district, with a critical privacy protection clause ensuring that no personal identifying information will be disclosed. The department is also granted discretion to publish this data by broader geographic areas like municipalities or counties. This transparency measure aims to provide public health insights into vaccination rates while maintaining student privacy.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1557