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Children: child care; requirement for licensed child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to maintain up-to-date information of immunization rates among children in their care and staff on site; provide for. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 16a.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Skaggs

Requires licensed child care centers to keep up-to-date immunization records and publicly report immunization data for minor children and staff starting June 1, 2026.

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6209

Summary of HB 6209 (Michigan)

Overview

HB 6209 amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding a new Section 16a to require licensed child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to maintain up-to-date immunization information on site for both children in their care and staff. Beginning June 1, 2026, centers with more than 12 minor children must publicly report immunization status data to parents, post the data on their website (if they have one), and place a paper notice in a main reception area. The act would take effect 90 days after enactment.

  • Introduced: November 26, 2024 (Rep. Skaggs)
  • Initial referral: Committee on Regulatory Reform
  • Later actions: Referral to Joint Committee on Education (January 23, 2025)

Main Purpose

To improve transparency and access to immunization information for families enrolled in or considering enrollment in licensed child care facilities, by requiring ongoing recordkeeping and public reporting of immunization status for minor children and staff.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 16a(1) Recordkeeping

    • Operators must maintain on-site a record of up-to-date immunization rates for all children in care and for staff members.

  • Sec. 16a(2) Public Reporting (effective June 1, 2026)

    • For child care centers with more than 12 minor children, provide to the parent/guardian of each minor child:
    • The total number of minor children enrolled, categorized by level of care.
    • The total number of minor children with up-to-date immunizations.
    • The total number of minor children for whom a religious conviction or other objection to immunization has been documented (i.e., no immunization or objection).
    • Post the information required in (a) on the center’s public website (if the center has a website), with a link from the homepage.
    • Post a paper notice containing all information required in (a) in the center’s main reception area in plain view of the public.

  • Sec. 16a(3) Method of Providing Information

    • The required information must be provided to parents via email to the address on record.
    • If no email address is on file, the information must be sent by United States mail to the mailing address on record.

  • Enacting Section

    • The act (amendment) takes effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Operators of licensed child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes.
  • Secondary: Parents/guardians of minor children in care, and the staff of those facilities.
  • Public: General public accessing the centers’ information when data is posted on websites or within entry areas.

Timeline & Implementation

  • 90-day post-enactment effective date for the amendment itself.
  • Beginning June 1, 2026: Public reporting obligations apply to centers with more than 12 minor children.
    • Reporting channels: to parents (via email or mail), public website (if applicable), and physical notice in reception.
  • Recordkeeping obligation (Sec. 16a(1)) applies on an ongoing basis on premises.

Potential Impacts

  • Administrative burden: Centers will need systems to track and maintain current immunization data for children and staff and to generate the required public reports.
  • Transparency for families: Parents receive clearer information about immunization status and exemptions.
  • Privacy considerations: Public posting and dissemination of immunization data may raise concerns; centers must ensure only the specified data is disclosed.
  • Compliance monitoring: State may require oversight to verify records and postings.

Note on Status

  • Status reflects an electronically reproduced version as of November 26, 2024, with initial introduction by Rep. Skaggs and referrals to Regulatory Reform and later to the Joint Committee on Education.

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

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