SF 2196: 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, 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.

House subcommittee · named March 6, 2024

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R) · skyler.wheeler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@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. February 1, 2024Filed in the Senate
2. February 1, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 4, 2024Passed the Senate, 31–15
4. March 5, 2024Arrived in the House
5. March 6, 2024House subcommittee named: Wheeler, Holt and Kurth
6. March 12, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 14, 2024Approved by the House committee
8. April 16, 2024Passed the House, 77–20