School Immunizations
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase transparency regarding school immunization requirements in South Carolina. It requires the Department of Public Health to provide clear information to parents and guardians about how to obtain medical and religious exemptions from school immunization rules. Schools are also required to annually notify parents about these exemptions and how to access the necessary forms. The goal is to ensure parents have easy access to the information they need to make informed decisions about their children’s vaccinations.
Key provisions
- The Department of Public Health must include information on exemption processes in communications about immunization requirements.
- Schools must annually notify parents about medical and religious exemptions.
- Exemption information must be readily accessible, not hidden in separate resources.
- Communications must clearly explain how to obtain exemption forms.
- The bill requires the Department of Public Health to share communications with the State Department of Education.
- Exemption information must be presented in plain language.
- The requirements apply to printed materials, digital communications, and public awareness campaigns.
Who is affected
- Parents and guardians of school-aged children
- School districts
- The South Carolina Department of Public Health
- The South Carolina State Department of Education
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