The bill amends R.S. 17:170(E) to prohibit discrimination against students based on their vaccination status in Louisiana schools. It specifies that no teacher, school employee, or administrator may distinguish between students regarding their vaccination status, which includes actions such as determining eligibility for athletics or extracurricular activities, allowing or denying classroom participation, issuing surveys related to vaccination status, and organizing seating arrangements.

Additionally, the bill maintains that students or their guardians can opt out of vaccination requirements by providing a written statement from a physician or a written dissent. The new provisions aim to ensure that all students are treated equally regardless of their vaccination status, thereby promoting inclusivity within educational environments.

Statutes affected:
HB908 Original: 17:170(E)
HB908 Engrossed: 17:170(E)
HB908 Enrolled: 17:170(E)
HB908 Act : 17:170(E)