This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to enhance immunization requirements for school and child care facility enrollment by eliminating exemptions based on conscientiously held beliefs. It repeals the provision that allowed parents or guardians to submit a notarized statement citing their beliefs as a reason for not vaccinating their children. The bill also modifies immunization schedules and prohibits the use of substitute immunization statements, ensuring that only official documentation from a physician or public clinic is accepted. Furthermore, it introduces a requirement for parents of homeschooled children to submit immunization statements to the school district superintendent to participate in extracurricular activities.

In addition to these changes, the bill outlines specific vaccination requirements for individuals enrolling in secondary schools and child care facilities, detailing the necessary vaccinations based on age groups. For those enrolling in secondary schools born after 1956 and aged 20 or older, at least one dose each of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines, as well as one dose of diphtheria and tetanus within the last ten years, is mandated. For children in child care facilities, the requirements vary by age, with specific vaccinations outlined for different age groups. The bill also allows the commissioner of health to suspend vaccination requirements for one year if deemed unnecessary for public health, ensuring adaptability to changing health needs while emphasizing the importance of vaccinations for school and child care enrollment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 121A.15, 135A.14