The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 121A.15, to allow child care centers and family child care providers to adopt their own immunization policies. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision (3b) that permits these licensed child care programs to prohibit enrollment or continued enrollment of children over two months of age who have not been immunized according to specified guidelines, unless they qualify for certain exemptions outlined in the existing law.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the exemption provisions for conscientious beliefs do not apply to children enrolling or enrolled in child care centers or family child care programs that have adopted such immunization policies. This change aims to enhance the health and safety standards within child care settings by ensuring that children are immunized unless they meet specific exemption criteria.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.15
1st Engrossment: 121A.15