Relating to limitations on the immunization of children for enrollment in any licensed child care center or elementary or secondary school in the state and including effective date provisions

This bill relates to vaccinations required for enrollment in any licensed child care center or elementary or secondary school. The bill requires that the provisions of the Code section and rules adopted pursuant to the Code section related to required immunizations of children for enrollment in any licensed child care center or elementary or secondary school shall be implemented uniformly throughout the state and shall supersede and preempt any local legislation adopted by a local governmental entity that conflicts with any provision of the Code section. The bill defines “local governmental entity” and “local legislation” for the purposes of the bill. The bill also provides that the medical and religious exemptions for required vaccinations apply in times of emergency or epidemic as determined by the state board of health and as declared by the director of public health. The bill takes effect upon enactment.