Bill > HB4146

This bill mandates that all individuals employed by a public school system in this state, including teachers, administrators, nurses, board members, county office employees, bus drivers, custodians, and any other staff, must be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule, which includes a comprehensive list of specific vaccines such as DTaP/Tdap, Hepatitis B, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal, HPV, annual flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccines. The bill explicitly prohibits religious or philosophical exemptions for school personnel, unless such exemptions are also allowed for students. Furthermore, any school employee, administrator, or student who travels to a state that permits vaccine exemptions for students must undergo a 21-day quarantine period upon their return before being allowed back into school, with employees required to use personal or vacation leave during this time, and students having the option to complete coursework remotely. Finally, the bill requires that all visitors to public school buildings, including parents, guest speakers, and maintenance contractors, must also be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule, with no exemptions permitted unless they mirror the student exemption process, and proof of vaccination will be required for entry.

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