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HB 6206

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLING ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Bennett and 9 co-sponsors

Requires standardized immunization status proof for K–12 enrollment (including 7th grade) with waivers, plus annual DHHS reporting via local health departments.

05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 6206

Summary of HB 6206 (Michigan)

Overview and Intent

HB 6206 would amend section 1177 of the Michigan Revised School Code (PA 451 of 1976, MCL 380.1177) to modify immunization requirements for student enrollment and to standardize reporting and forms through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The bill emphasizes immunization status, exemptions, and the use of DHHS-provided forms, and it ties its enactment to companion legislation. It applies to both public and nonpublic schools and introduces annual reporting obligations to the DHHS through local health departments.

What the bill would do

  • Require certain enrollment submissions for first-time public/nonpublic school students and, beginning in 2014-2015, for students entering 7th grade:
    • (a) A physician-signed statement that the child has been immunized or is protected against diseases specified by DHHS.
    • (b) A parent/guardian signed statement asserting non-immunization due to religious or other objections, with appropriate medical or nonmedical waiver forms if needed.
    • (c) A physician-signed statement certifying that the child is in the process of complying with immunization requirements.
  • For kindergarten enrollees, require a statement from a health department director (or a licensed physician/optometrist) confirming preschool vision screening or an appropriate vision examination; allow a religious exemption if applicable.
  • Mandate annual reporting by school administrators:
    • By November 1 each year, provide DHHS with the immunization status of pupils in K–12 who enrolled for the first time or, for 7th-grade entrants, during the prior calendar year, plus a vision report for kindergarten entrants.
    • Reports must be transmitted through approved local health departments using DHHS-provided forms or other DHHS-approved reporting methods.
    • By February 1 each year, provide an updated report for the previous year’s enrollees in the same manner.
  • Direct DHHS to promulgate rules identifying diseases required for immunization and other implementation details.

Affected Parties

  • Students enrolling in public or nonpublic schools (K–12).
  • Parents/guardians and school administrators.
  • District, county, and city health departments.
  • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
  • Local health departments involved in reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in late 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Education; formal actions include first reading and committee referral.
  • Annual reporting deadlines are specified (November 1 and February 1) for immunization status and vision data.
  • The act’s effective date is contingent on the enactment of companion legislation (HB 6205 or related Senate/House bill).

Potential Impacts

  • Standardization: Use of DHHS forms and centralized reporting could improve consistency and data quality for immunization status.
  • Administrative Burden: Schools may incur additional record-keeping and reporting responsibilities.
  • Policy Flexibility: Rulemaking by DHHS could adjust diseases list and implementation details over time.
  • Exemption Process: Maintains options for religious/other objections with specified medical/nonmedical forms.

Note: The bill references specific sections of the Public Health Code (e.g., MCL 333.9215) for forms related to medical contraindications and nonmedical waivers. It seeks to align school enrollment requirements with DHHS-managed formal processes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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