HB 3384
To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia’s public colleges and universities from requiring students, faculty, or staff to receive vaccines as a condition of enrollment, employment, or participation in campus activities. It also forbids institutions from offering incentives for vaccination and ensures informed consent is obtained for any vaccines administered on campus. The bill aims to protect individual health decisions regarding vaccinations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits vaccine mandates for students, faculty, and staff at public colleges and universities.
- Prevents institutions from offering incentives for receiving vaccines.
- Requires informed consent for vaccines administered on campus.
- Defines ‘higher education institution’ and ‘vaccine mandate’ for clarity.
- Guarantees access to educational programs and employment opportunities regardless of vaccination status.
- Allows institutions to offer free vaccinations and immunizations.
Who is affected
- Students
- Faculty
- Staff
- Public colleges and universities in West Virginia
- Higher education institutions
Notable changes
- This bill would change current policies that may require vaccination for enrollment, employment, or participation in campus activities.
- It establishes a clear prohibition against vaccine mandates and associated incentives.
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