Requires students and certain other children to be annually vaccinated for influenza as condition of enrollment at public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and institutions of higher education.

This bill (A1823) would require all students in New Jersey public and private K-12 schools, preschools, child care centers, and colleges to receive an annual influenza vaccination as a condition of enrollment and continued attendance. Schools and institutions must verify vaccination status by December 31 each year, with exemptions available for medical contraindications (via physician documentation) or genuine religious objections (not philosophical objections). The bill builds on existing requirements for other vaccines (like measles and polio) but adds annual flu shots to help distinguish flu symptoms from COVID-19 and reduce strain on healthcare resources. It does not apply to students already exempt under current law for specific age groups.