Directs schools to accept medical immunization exemption requests from students.
This bill amends the education law to require schools to accept a medical immunization exemption request form for students. The form must include the student's personal information, the medical reason for the exemption, and a certification from a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner. This certification exempts the student from required immunizations under public health law. The bill specifies that no additional conditions or requirements for the medical exemption should be imposed by any state agency, board, or commission.
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