SB 26
Revising requirements and process for compulsory immunization exemptions
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s rules for school immunization exemptions. It removes reporting requirements, revises the process for medical exemptions, and eliminates the position of State Immunization Officer. The bill also allows for exemptions based on religious beliefs and philosophical convictions, and grants individuals the ability to seek injunctive relief if these exemptions are violated.
Key provisions
- Removes reporting requirements for schools regarding unvaccinated students.
- Revises the medical exemption process, requiring a certification from a licensed physician.
- Permits exemptions based on religious conviction or philosophical belief.
- Eliminates the position of State Immunization Officer.
- Allows for injunctive relief for violations of the exemption provisions.
- Allows for provisional enrollment while immunizations are completed.
- Provides for county health departments to furnish vaccines to families who cannot afford them.
- Authorizes health officers and physicians to provide immunization certificates.
Who is affected
- Parents and guardians of school-aged children
- School administrators and staff
- Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses)
- State health officials
- Students attending public, private, and parochial schools and state-regulated childcare centers
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