This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools. The key change introduced is the addition of a new provision stating that "Any child attending public, virtual school shall be exempt from the requirements of this article." This effectively removes the obligation for students enrolled in public virtual schools to meet the immunization requirements that are mandated for children attending traditional public, private, and parochial schools, as well as state-regulated childcare centers.

The bill aims to provide greater flexibility for families choosing virtual education options by eliminating the compulsory immunization requirements that currently apply to all school children. This change is significant as it could impact public health measures and the overall vaccination rates among children who opt for virtual schooling, as they would no longer be required to receive vaccinations against diseases such as chickenpox, measles, and whooping cough to enroll in these programs.

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Introduced Version: 16-3-4