Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0797'26

Summary

The bill changes the school code so that any child entering a public or non‑public school for the first time – or entering grade 7 starting in the 2014‑15 school year – must provide a physician‑signed immunization statement, a religious‑exemption statement, or a physician‑signed statement of pending compliance. Kindergarten entrants must also submit proof of a preschool vision screening or a physician/optometrist eye exam, unless exempted for religious reasons. Schools must send annual immunization and vision reports to the Department of Community Health and Human Services.

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