An Act relative to routine childhood immunizations
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the reporting of routine childhood immunizations by schools in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that schools accurately track and report vaccination records for students, supporting public health efforts to maintain high immunization rates. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee. The goal is to strengthen data collection related to childhood vaccinations.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to report routine childhood immunization records.
- Focuses on improving the accuracy of vaccination data.
- Addresses reporting requirements for students' immunization status.
- The bill is currently under review by the House Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- Schools
- Students
- Parents/Guardians
- Public Health Officials
- Massachusetts
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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