SB 854 - This act requires a parent or guardian to object in writing to a vaccination for their child prior to the first day the child attends school.

Within two weeks of the child attending school, the parent or guardian must submit either proof of vaccination or a notarized vaccination exemption form. The notarized vaccination exemption form will include the name of the child, a list of vaccinations to be marked for exemption, the name and signature of the parent or guardian, and verification that the parent or guardian has reviewed the appropriate materials and has made an informed decision.

Nothing in Section 167.181 shall diminish any religious freedoms protected by the Missouri Constitution and the United States Constitution.

For children enrolled in day care, preschool, and nursery school, a parent or guardian may file a written objection to a vaccination. The parent or guardian can either furnish their own exemption form or use the exemption form provided by the Department.

This act is similar to SB 112 (2003).
LORIE TOWE