The bill proposes to eliminate all immunization requirements for enrollment in elementary and secondary schools in Iowa. Specifically, it removes the stipulation that students must provide evidence of adequate immunizations against diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella, and varicella. Additionally, the bill strikes provisions that require immunization against hepatitis B for children born after July 1, 1994, and meningococcal disease for students entering grades 7 or 12.

Furthermore, the bill also removes requirements for schools to communicate information regarding immunization exemptions to parents or guardians, as well as the necessity for parents of children under competent private instruction to provide evidence of immunizations. The changes aim to simplify enrollment processes by eliminating these health-related prerequisites, thereby allowing students to enroll in schools without the burden of meeting immunization standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 139A.8, 256.7, 299.4