This bill amends the Revised School Code of Michigan, specifically section 1177, to update the requirements for immunization and vision screening for children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools. It mandates that children enrolling for the first time in grade 7 must submit proof of immunization or a valid exemption, with the relevant details now referencing the Department of Health and Human Services instead of the Department of Community Health. Additionally, parents or guardians of children entering kindergarten must provide a statement confirming that the child has undergone a preschool vision screening or an eye examination, with exemptions allowed for religious reasons.

The bill also requires school administrators to report the immunization status of new students in grades K to 12 to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 each year, with an update due by February 1. The language has been revised to clarify the reporting process and the necessity of using approved forms. Notably, the requirement for the Department of Community Health to promulgate rules for implementation has been removed, streamlining the process. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 797.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1177