SF 2003 (LSB 5414XS (5) 90)

SENATE FILE 2003

BY  GREEN

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the provision of information relating to school immunization exemptions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 139A.8, subsection 4, Code 2024, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  c.  Information regarding exemptions and the requirements for an exemption under this subsection shall be included in any public communication following the recommendation of an immunization by the department pursuant to subsection 2, shall be included in any communication regarding immunizations to a parent or legal guardian from a school nurse as defined in section 256.11, and shall be published on the internet sites of and included in registration documentation for all elementary schools, secondary schools, and licensed child care centers.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill amends Code section 139A.8 (immunization of children) to require that information regarding exemptions and the requirements for an exemption shall be included in any public communication following the recommendation of an immunization by the department of health and human services, shall be included in any communication regarding immunizations to a parent or legal guardian from a school nurse, and shall be published on the internet sites of and included in registration documentation for all elementary schools, secondary schools, and licensed child care centers.