The bill HB2442 proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-672 by expanding the list of immunizations that are not required for school attendance. Specifically, it adds immunizations for which a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) has been issued to the list of non-required immunizations. This change reflects the evolving landscape of immunizations, particularly in response to public health emergencies.

Under current law, certain immunizations are mandated for K-12 school attendance, while others, including those for COVID-19 and its variants, are not required. The new bill would formalize the exclusion of any immunization that falls under an EUA, thereby providing clarity and flexibility regarding school immunization requirements in the context of emergency health measures. There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-672
House Engrossed Version: 36-672