HB 4146
To require compulsory vaccinations for anyone employed by the public school system in this state.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill mandates that all employees of West Virginia public schools, including teachers, administrators, and support staff, be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule. It eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions for school personnel and requires a 21-day quarantine period for employees who travel to states with student vaccine exemptions. Additionally, the bill requires vaccinations and proof of vaccination for visitors to public schools.
Key provisions
- All public school employees must be fully vaccinated according to the pediatric schedule.
- Religious and philosophical exemptions for school personnel are prohibited.
- Employees returning from states with student vaccine exemptions must quarantine for 21 days.
- Visitors to public schools must be fully vaccinated.
- Proof of vaccination is required for all employees and visitors.
- The bill includes specific vaccines required, such as DTaP/Tdap, Hepatitis B, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Prevnar, Hepatitis A, MCV4, HPV, annual flu shots, and COVID-19 vaccines.
- Students can complete coursework remotely during the quarantine period.
- Employees must use personal or vacation leave to satisfy the quarantine period.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public School Employees
- Students
- Parents of Students
- Visitors to Public Schools
- School Boards
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