This bill amends the Revised School Code of 1976, specifically section 1177, to update the requirements for immunization documentation for children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools. It specifies that a child enrolling for the first time in grade 7 must submit a statement from a qualified health care professional confirming that the child has been tested for and immunized against certain diseases as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, if a child has not received the required immunizations, a signed medical contraindication form or a nonmedical immunization waiver form must be provided. The bill also clarifies that a statement from a qualified health care professional is required to certify that the child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that parents or guardians of children enrolling in kindergarten must submit a statement confirming that the child has undergone a preschool vision screening. The school administrators are required to report the immunization status of new students to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 each year, with an update due by February 1. The information must be deidentified and aggregated, and the Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with promulgating rules for the implementation of these requirements. The bill also includes several deletions and insertions to update the language and ensure consistency with the current structure of the law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1177