SF 2003: Relating to the provision of information relating to school immunization exemptions

What it does

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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 17, 2024

• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 8 against

For: Homeschool Iowa; Inspired Life; Iowa Baptists For Biblical Values; Professional Educators of Iowa; VALOR Iowa

Against: Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Association of School Boards; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Nurses Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 8, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Education committee
2. January 17, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Green, Donahue and Salmon
3. January 18, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 1, 2024Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2196