A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1177 (MCL 380.1177), as amended by 2013 PA 121.
Senate Bill No. 877 seeks to amend the Michigan Revised School Code by updating requirements for immunization and vision screening documentation for students enrolling in public or nonpublic schools. Key provisions include:
Immunization Documentation: Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, students enrolling for the first time, entering grade 7, or entering grade 12 must provide one of the following:
Documentation of immunization against diseases specified by the Department of Health and Human Services. A statement of religious or other objection to immunization. A physician's certification that the child is in the process of complying with all immunization requirements. Vision Screening: Parents or guardians of children enrolling in kindergarten for the first time must submit proof of a preschool vision screening or an eye examination. Exemptions are provided for religious convictions.
Reporting Requirements: Schools are required to report the immunization and vision screening status of new enrollees to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 each year, with an update due by February 1.
Implementation and Rules: The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with promulgating rules for the implementation of these requirements, including identifying the specific diseases for immunization.
Contingency: The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 875.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
