This bill aims to revise the laws concerning exemptions to school immunization requirements. It mandates that schools must provide information regarding the available exemptions to immunization requirements, ensuring that parents and guardians are well-informed about their options. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Department of Public Health and Human Services from establishing any exemption requirements that go beyond what is explicitly stated in the law, thereby limiting the authority of the department in this area.

The bill includes amendments to Sections 20-5-403 and 20-5-405 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), although specific details of these amendments are not provided in the summary. The overall intent of the legislation is to clarify and streamline the process surrounding immunization exemptions in schools, enhancing transparency and accessibility for families while restricting additional regulatory burdens from the health department. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0715_1.pdf: 20-5-403, 20-5-405
HB0715_2.pdf: 20-5-403, 20-5-405
Amended: 20-5-403, 20-5-405
Introduced: 20-5-403, 20-5-405