HB 447 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for immunization required and penalty.

HB 447 requires Pennsylvania public schools, private/parochial schools, and government entities to clearly include three specific pieces of information in all communications about immunization requirements: (1) the types of exemptions allowed, (2) that exemptions are accepted, and (3) how to obtain an exemption. This applies to all notices, postings, or publications related to immunization policies. The bill does not change existing immunization requirements or exemption rules but mandates transparent communication about them. It directly affects schools, districts, and government bodies managing student health records and enrollment. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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