SB 17-250

Senate Bill 17-250, which has been signed into law in Colorado, updates the rules for students who need exemptions from immunization requirements. It allows parents or guardians, as well as students aged 18 and older, to submit a letter for an exemption instead of using a specific form. The bill also permits healthcare providers like doctors, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses to issue these exemption letters. This change affects anyone seeking an immunization exemption for school enrollment. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and its provisions are in effect.

Official Summary

The bill clarifies that a certification or exemption letter required for exemption from a school immunization requirement may be from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse or a parent, guardian, emancipated student, or student 18 years of age or older. A person submitting a letter is not required to use a specified form. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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