An Act relating to the power of the commissioner of health to require certain immunizations; relating to immunizations required to participate in youth athletics; relating to immunizations required by the University of Alaska; relating to the provision of vaccine information to the parents of minor patients; and providing for an effective date.
(H) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Summary
The measure expands the commissioner of health’s power to require certain FDA‑approved immunizations for children in a school district, and allows interscholastic sport groups and the University of Alaska to set the same vaccine requirements for participation. It also obligates health providers to give parents CDC or FDA fact sheets about vaccine risks and benefits before vaccinating minors. The law aims to protect public health while ensuring parents receive clear vaccine information.
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