The purpose is to update the language regarding the opt-out option for Florida SHOTS and to update reference materials and other provisions related to the Department’s immunization program, in accordance with Florida statutes.....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Disease Control

RULE NO.RULE TITLE:

64D-3.046:Immunization Requirements: Public and Nonpublic Schools, Grades Preschool, Kindergarten Through 12, and Adult Education Classes

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to update the language regarding the opt-out option for Florida SHOTS and to update reference materials and other provisions related to the Department’s immunization program, in accordance with Florida statutes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Opt-out option for inclusion in Florida SHOTS, Immunization Guidelines, and other materials related to the immunization program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.003(1), (2), 381.005(3). 1003.22(3), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.003(1), 381.005(1)(i), 1003.22, FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Thomas Bendle, Immunization Section Administrator, Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-11, Tallahassee, FL, 32399-1722; [phone]; email: [e-mail].

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.