Sec. 9208.
(1) A parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis applying to have a child registered for the first time in a school in this state and, beginning January 1, 2014, a parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of a child entering the seventh grade, shall present to school officials, at the time of registration or not later than the first day of school, a certificate of immunization or statement of exemption under section 9215.
(2) A teacher or principal shall not permit a child to enter or attend school unless a certificate indicating that a minimum of 1 dose of an immunizing agent against each of the diseases specified by the department has been received and certified to by a health professional or local health department. A parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis having a child registered with only these minimum doses of immunizing agents shall present an updated certificate of immunization within 4 months after initial attendance showing that the immunizations have been completed as prescribed by the department.
(3) The department annually shall provide a report showing a year-to-year comparison of the percentage of children by age who are immunized appropriately upon entering the seventh grade.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 1, 2000 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 120, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 120 of 2013 provides:"Enacting section 1: This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 2013."Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 9 - Supportive Personal Health Services (333.9101...333.9709)
368-1978-9-92 - Part 92 Immunization (333.9201...333.9229)
Section 333.9201 - Definitions; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.9204 - Administration of Immunizing Agent.
Section 333.9205 - Immunization of Child Required.
Section 333.9205b - Risks of Human Papillomavirus; Availability of Materials; Definitions.
Section 333.9215 - Exemptions.