HB4553

Education: attendance; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4552'25

Introduced·6/5/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4553 prohibits promulgating school attendance rules stricter than immunization exemption requirements.

Michigan HB4553 amends the state's education law to prohibit the promulgation of rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations. This bill affects children enrolling in public or nonpublic schools for the first time or in grade 7 for the first time. It mandates that these children submit a statement signed by a physician or a parent or guardian regarding immunization or religious convictions. The bill also requires school administrators to report the immunization status of these pupils to the Department of Community Health and Human Services.

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History

Jun 10, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/05/2025

Jun 5, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. James Desana

Jun 5, 2025

House

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