House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts R.S. 17:170(F) and enacts R.S. 17:170(A)(4) and (G) to establish new regulations regarding student immunization requirements in Louisiana. The bill explicitly states that no individual shall be mandated to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for initial enrollment or ongoing attendance at any public or nonpublic school. Additionally, it modifies the language concerning the exclusion of students during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, changing the terminology from "unimmunized students and clients" to "any student or client for whom it has no record of or insufficient record of immunization."

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the immunization requirements do not apply to individuals enrolled solely in correspondence or online courses that do not necessitate physical attendance on campus. However, if such individuals later register for in-person courses, they will be required to provide proof of current immunization as a condition of their registration. This legislation aims to provide flexibility in immunization requirements while addressing public health concerns in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
HB182 Enrolled: 17:170(F)