An Act relative to routine childhood immunizations
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the reporting of childhood immunization records by schools in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that schools accurately track and report student immunization status, supporting public health efforts to maintain high vaccination rates. The bill seeks to clarify and standardize the process for schools to submit this information to the Department of Public Health. It also establishes a reporting date extension to allow for more thorough data collection and analysis.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to report childhood immunization records to the Department of Public Health.
- Establishes a process for schools to submit immunization data.
- Extends the reporting date to March 18, 2026.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to analyze immunization data.
- Addresses reporting requirements for pupil immunization records.
- References similar legislation (H.604, H.2423, H.1455, H.699, H.618).
Who is affected
- Schools
- Students
- Parents/Guardians
- Department of Public Health
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- Clarifies reporting requirements for school immunization records.
- Extends the deadline for reporting immunization data.
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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