New York S07729 mandates immunization against age-appropriate rotavirus for children attending school.

New York S07729 amends the public health law to require immunization against age-appropriate rotavirus for certain children attending school. This bill mandates that children entering sixth grade or a comparable special education program must receive an adequate dose of immunizing agents against various diseases, including rotavirus. Schools must ensure compliance and report annually to the commissioner. The bill also outlines procedures for children whose parents refuse immunizations and provides for local immunization programs to enhance immunity levels.

New York S07729 mandates immunization against age-appropriate rotavirus for children attending school.

New York S07729 amends the public health law to require immunization against age-appropriate rotavirus for certain children attending school. This bill mandates that children entering sixth grade or a comparable special education program must receive an adequate dose of immunizing agents against various diseases, including rotavirus. Schools must ensure compliance and report annually to the commissioner. The bill also outlines procedures for children whose parents refuse immunizations and provides for local immunization programs to enhance immunity levels.