A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 167 (MCL 388.1767), as amended by 2021 PA 3.
This bill aims to enhance compliance with immunization requirements for students by establishing a cooperative effort between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and educational institutions. Key provisions include:
Development of plans by the DHHS, in collaboration with educational districts and local county health departments, to ensure adherence to immunization requirements as outlined in the revised school code and public health code. Mandatory reporting by districts or intermediate districts of the immunization status of new students in grades K-12 to their local health department by November 1 of each fiscal year, with a follow-up report by February 1. The DHHS is tasked with notifying districts of their compliance status, specifically the percentage of students with complete immunization records. Districts failing to report a 90% immunization record compliance by November 1 or a 95% compliance by February 1 will face financial penalties, including the withholding of 5% of total funds due. Persistent noncompliance by the end of the fiscal year will result in the forfeiture of these withheld funds. The bill's implementation is contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill No. 877.
Introduced
by
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
