The proposed bill seeks to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new section, 16-3-4d, which prohibits mandatory vaccine and immunization requirements for students enrolled in private, parochial, charter, virtual charter, and remote public schools. This amendment clarifies that the existing provisions of section 16-3-4 do not apply to these specific types of educational institutions, effectively exempting them from any state-mandated vaccination policies.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that while students in these schools are not subject to mandatory immunizations, they must still comply with the rules set forth by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission regarding awards, all-star games, parental consents, physical examinations, and vaccinations that are applicable to high school athletes, as outlined in section 18-2-25. This ensures that while vaccine mandates are prohibited, certain health and safety guidelines for student athletes remain in effect.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-3-4d