Texas HB1082 amends immunization exemption procedures for school enrollment.

Texas HB1082 modifies the Health and Safety Code to change how individuals claim exemptions from required immunizations for school enrollment. The bill mandates the development of a blank affidavit form for exemption claims, available online and in school nurse offices. The form must include a statement about understanding the benefits and risks of immunizations and not being immunized. The bill also repeals a previous section and specifies that the Department of State Health Services must modify the existing affidavit form. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas HB1082 amends immunization exemption procedures for school enrollment.

Texas HB1082 modifies the Health and Safety Code to change how individuals claim exemptions from required immunizations for school enrollment. The bill mandates the development of a blank affidavit form for exemption claims, available online and in school nurse offices. The form must include a statement about understanding the benefits and risks of immunizations and not being immunized. The bill also repeals a previous section and specifies that the Department of State Health Services must modify the existing affidavit form. The changes apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.