Assembly Bill 398 aims to amend the existing immunization requirements for students enrolling in schools, child care centers, and nursery schools in Wisconsin. Currently, students must provide evidence of their immunization status within 30 days of admission, and they can waive this requirement by submitting a written objection for health, religious, or personal reasons. The bill retains this waiver option but introduces a new requirement for schools, child care centers, and nursery schools to provide a procedure for presenting the waiver alongside any health-related forms that must be completed prior to enrollment or admission.

The proposed changes emphasize the importance of informing parents and guardians about their right to request an immunization waiver while ensuring that the process for submitting such waivers is clearly outlined and accessible. This amendment seeks to streamline the enrollment process and enhance communication regarding immunization requirements and waivers, thereby promoting informed decision-making among families.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 252.04(3), 252.04