HB 2517
Relating to voluntary private school immunization
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Bill overview
This bill removes mandatory vaccination requirements for all residents of West Virginia, including children attending public, private, and parochial schools, and those participating in state-regulated child care centers. It maintains the option for voluntary vaccinations, allowing individuals to choose whether or not to receive recommended immunizations. The bill also outlines procedures for exemptions and reporting of non-vaccinated individuals, while emphasizing parental consent for vaccinations.
Key provisions
- Eliminates compulsory vaccination requirements for all citizens.
- Maintains the option for voluntary vaccinations.
- Allows for exemptions to vaccination requirements based on medical evidence.
- Requires a physician’s certification for medical exemptions.
- Establishes an Immunization Officer to review exemption requests.
- Prohibits schools and employers from requiring vaccinations as a condition of enrollment or employment.
- Provides for penalties for providing false immunization certificates.
- Authorizes county health departments to provide vaccines to families who cannot afford them.
Who is affected
- Citizens of West Virginia
- Parents and guardians of children
- Schools (public, private, and parochial)
- State-regulated child care centers
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Replaces existing compulsory immunization laws.
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