The bill amends the State School Aid Act of 1979, specifically section 167, to enhance the reporting requirements for immunization status of students in Michigan. It mandates that each school district or intermediate district must report the immunization status of pupils in grades K to 12 who are enrolling for the first time or entering grade 7 for the first time. These reports must be submitted to the local health department by November 1 and February 1 of each fiscal year, respectively. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with notifying the Department of the percentage of students who are not in compliance with the immunization requirements as outlined in the revised school code.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language regarding the compliance process, stating that if a district fails to have the required signed statements or completed forms for at least 90% of entering pupils by the November report or 95% by the February report, the district will face financial penalties. Specifically, the Department will withhold 5% of the total funds due to the district until compliance is achieved. The bill also emphasizes that all reported information must be deidentified and aggregated to protect student privacy.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 388.1767