This bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code related to immunization requirements for children attending licensed daycare facilities and schools. It revises the provisions for immunization records that parents or guardians must provide, specifying that these records must be signed by a licensed healthcare professional and include documentation of age-appropriate immunizations. The bill also introduces new requirements for licensed daycare facilities to retain immunization documentation for each child for the duration of their attendance plus one year. Additionally, it outlines exemptions for children whose health would be endangered by immunizations or for those whose parents object on religious or other grounds, while also allowing for exclusion from daycare or school during disease outbreaks.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of the Idaho Code that previously governed exemptions and the Idaho Childhood Immunization Policy Commission, and it nullifies specific administrative rules related to immunization requirements for daycare and school children, effective July 1, 2025. The bill mandates that school authorities report immunization statuses annually and provides for the establishment of a voluntary immunization registry to track the immunization status of Idaho children. The overall intent of the bill is to streamline immunization requirements while ensuring that parents retain the right to make health care decisions for their children.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 39-1118, 39-4801, 39-4802, 39-4803, 39-4804, 39-4805