SB 626FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Changes to School Immunization Requirements

Original title: School Attendance Immunizations

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill shifts the authority to define mandatory school immunizations from a fixed to the Department of Health, which could change the specific vaccines required for students to attend school.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida students

Students are subject to the immunization requirements set by the Department of Health to attend school.

Parents and guardians

Parents must ensure their children meet the immunization requirements or obtain an exemption to comply with school attendance laws.

Department of Health

The agency is tasked with adopting rules, enforcing requirements, and providing vaccines at no cost.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes updating the list of for which students must be immunized to attend school in Florida. It grants the Department of Health authority to determine which diseases require vaccination through .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change which vaccines my child needs for school?

The bill allows the Department of Health to update the list of required immunizations through , potentially expanding or changing the current list.

Are there ways to opt out of these requirements?

Yes, the bill explicitly states that the Department of Health's rules must include procedures for exempting a child from immunization requirements.

Will I have to pay for these required vaccines?

No, the bill mandates that required immunizations must be available at no cost from county health departments.

Why It Matters

The bill shifts the authority to define mandatory school immunizations from a fixed to the Department of Health, which could change the specific vaccines required for students to attend school.