Florida S0626 amends school immunization requirements to include additional communicable diseases.

Florida S0626 revises the list of communicable diseases for which immunization is required for school attendance. The bill mandates immunizations for poliomyelitis, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, mumps, tetanus, hepatitis B, chickenpox, haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal disease, and other diseases as determined by the Department of Health. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education, will adopt rules governing these immunizations, including exemption procedures. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0626 amends school immunization requirements to include additional communicable diseases.

Florida S0626 revises the list of communicable diseases for which immunization is required for school attendance. The bill mandates immunizations for poliomyelitis, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, mumps, tetanus, hepatitis B, chickenpox, haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal disease, and other diseases as determined by the Department of Health. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Education, will adopt rules governing these immunizations, including exemption procedures. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.