RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 675 (HB 47) 2024 Regular Session Edmonston
Existing law requires each person entering any school for the first time to present satisfactory
evidence of immunity to or immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases according to
a schedule approved by the office of public health or to present evidence of an immunization
program in progress. Exempts a student if he submits a written statement from a doctor
relative to medical contraindication or a written dissent. New law:
(1) Applies the exemption not only to students seeking to enter school but also to
students attending school.
(2) Applies the exemption to distance learners.
(3) Requires that any communication issued to students or their parents or guardians
relative to immunization requirements include the text and legal citation of the
exemption provision of existing law.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends R.S. 17:170(A)(E))


Statutes affected:
HB47 Original: 17:170(E)
HB47 Engrossed: 17:170(E)
HB47 Reengrossed: 17:170(E)
HB47 Enrolled: 17:170(E)
HB47 Act 675: 17:170(E)