Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows it passed both chambers but also lists a recent action where it was withdrawn and recommitted to committee. The final outcome regarding enactment is unclear from the provided metadata alone.
HB173: Sixth Grade Vaccination Information for Parents
This bill requires the Department of Education to provide parents and guardians with information about recommended adolescent vaccinations in print or electronic form when their children enter sixth grade.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Education to give vaccination information to families.
- Targets students who are entering the sixth grade level.
- Mandates that the information covers vaccinations recommended for adolescents.
- Allows the department to share this material in print or electronic formats.
Who It Names or Affects
- Parents and guardians of students starting sixth grade
- The Department of Education
Terms To Know
- Adolescent vaccinations
- Vaccinations recommended for teenagers.
- Electronic form
- Information shared digitally, such as through email or a website.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not specify which exact vaccines must be included in the information.
- It is unclear if schools are required to collect proof that parents received this material.
- The effective date for when these rules start has not been set.