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This bill eliminates the conscientious belief exemption for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations for children in various educational and childcare settings, effective August 1, 2026. Specifically, the bill requires parents or guardians of children 15 months and older to either provide documentation of MMR vaccination consistent with medical standards or obtain a medical exemption from a physician. The legislation applies to multiple educational environments including child care facilities, licensed and license-exempt child care centers, preschools, prekindergarten programs, and elementary and secondary schools. Parents who previously submitted a conscientious belief exemption will need to update their documentation to either show vaccination or obtain a medical exemption for their child to remain enrolled. The bill also adds some technical definitions to clarify the types of educational and childcare settings covered, such as defining "certified license-exempt child care center" and "prekindergarten". By removing the conscientious belief exemption, the bill aims to increase vaccination rates and protect public health by ensuring broader immunization coverage against these communicable diseases.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3239&ssn=0&y=2025