HB 5378
Modifying the requirements for compulsory childhood immunizations to provide for exemptions based on religious and philosophical objections
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s requirements for childhood immunizations by allowing exemptions based on religious and philosophical objections. It requires schools and child care centers to collect data on students with exemptions and clarifies the process for obtaining and reviewing these exemptions. The bill also establishes a statewide Immunization Officer and outlines penalties for providing false immunization certificates.
Key provisions
- Allows exemptions to school immunization requirements based on religious and philosophical objections.
- Requires schools and child care centers to track the number of students with exemptions.
- Establishes an Immunization Officer to handle exemption requests.
- Requires physicians to provide a written statement for exemption requests.
- Creates a reporting requirement for physicians regarding exemption numbers.
- Prohibits schools from restricting participation in extracurricular activities or school events for students with exemptions.
- Allows for appeal of the State Health Officer’s decision on exemption requests.
- Defines penalties for providing false immunization certificates.
Who is affected
- Parents and guardians of school-aged children
- School administrators and staff
- Child care center operators and staff
- Licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
- West Virginia residents
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