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2023 SESSION

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HB 1397 Student immunization requirements; parental opt out.

Introduced by: Marie E. March | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Student immunization requirements; parental opt-out. Permits any parent of a child who attends any public or private preschool, nursery school, licensed child care center, or elementary or secondary school or who is school-aged but receives home instruction or is exempted or excused from school attendance pursuant to relevant law to elect for his child not to receive any immunization otherwise required by the State Board of Health. Under current law, such a parent is only permitted to make such an election if he (i) objects on the grounds that the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with his religious tenets or practices or (ii) presents a statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, a licensed nurse practitioner, or a local health department that states that the physical condition of the child is such that the administration of one or more of the required immunizing agents would be detrimental to the health of the child.


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