This bill amends the Public Health Code by updating section 9209 to enhance the reporting and management of immunization statuses for new kindergarten and first-grade students in Michigan. It requires school principals or administrators to submit a list of these students' immunization statuses to the department and local health departments by November 1 each year. The local health officer is then tasked with taking appropriate actions, such as organizing immunization clinics, to ensure that immunization levels meet the minimum percentage levels prescribed by the department. Additionally, starting June 1, 2028, local health officers must submit annual reports detailing immunization levels, exemptions, and actions planned to address schools with high exemption rates.

The bill also mandates that school administrators update the immunization list by February 1 to reflect any additional immunizations received since school entry. It specifies that children who have not completed the required immunizations or filed for exemptions must be excluded from school attendance. The language clarifies that the reports must be made using forms provided or approved by the department, and it defines "local governing entity" as per section 2406. Overall, the bill aims to improve public health by ensuring higher immunization rates among school children.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.9209