SB 556
Prohibiting requirement of certain immunizations as condition of being foster parent
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill changes West Virginia law to prevent foster parents from being required to receive certain immunizations as a condition of becoming a foster parent. However, an exception is included: if a foster child has a medically verified immunosuppressive disease diagnosis, then individuals in the household may be required to have up-to-date recommended immunizations. The bill aims to reduce barriers to becoming a foster parent while still prioritizing the health and safety of children in foster care.
Key provisions
- Prohibits requiring immunizations as a condition for foster parent approval.
- Allows immunizations for foster children with immunosuppressive diseases.
- Requires household members of immunocompromised foster children to have up-to-date immunizations.
- The Department of Human Services and the Department of Health Services will implement these changes.
Who is affected
- Foster parents
- Children in foster care
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Health Services
- Potential foster parents
Notable changes
- Creates an exception to immunization requirements for foster children with specific medical conditions.
- Modifies existing regulations regarding foster parent requirements.
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