This bill amends Section 139A.8B of the Iowa Code to establish provisions regarding COVID-19 vaccine exemptions for clinical students at postsecondary schools. Specifically, it mandates that any postsecondary institution offering a degree program requiring a clinical rotation must, upon a student's request, identify a clinical rotation placement that allows the student to be exempt from any COVID-19 vaccination requirement imposed by that placement. Additionally, if a postsecondary school does not comply with this requirement, it will lose its eligibility for the Iowa tuition grant program.

The bill also introduces a new definition of "clinical rotation," which refers to the educational experiences a health care student gains while observing and working with a qualified health care professional in a specific field. This definition is included to clarify the context of the bill but does not imply agreement with its content by the members of the general assembly. Overall, the legislation aims to provide flexibility for students in health care programs regarding vaccination requirements during their clinical training.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 139A.8B, 256.183