Informed Parents, Healthy Schools Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Assembly Bill 2651, the Informed Parents, Healthy Schools Act, requires the California Department of Public Health to establish immunization rate targets for schools and childcare centers to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The bill mandates annual notifications to schools, daycare centers, and county health departments when immunization rates fall below these targets, translated into languages spoken by 15% or more of enrolled children. Schools must then distribute these notifications to parents or guardians within 10 business days, following department guidelines. The bill also addresses data privacy and provides for state reimbursement for any associated costs.
Key provisions
- Establishes immunization rate targets for schools and childcare centers.
- Requires annual notifications to schools and county health departments when immunization rates fall below targets.
- Mandates translation of notifications into languages spoken by 15% or more of enrolled children.
- Requires schools to distribute notifications to parents or guardians within 10 business days.
- Specifies data de-identification standards to protect individual privacy.
- Defines ‘school or institution’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Addresses exemptions and their impact on immunization rate calculations.
- Provides for state reimbursement for costs associated with the program.
Who is affected
- California Public and Private Schools
- Childcare Centers
- Parents and Guardians of Children
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