Education: health related; reporting of vaccination rates of pupils; require. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).

This bill requires Michigan schools to report the vaccination rates of their students. It aims to provide better transparency regarding the health of pupils and the level of immunization in schools. The goal is to ensure that parents and the public have access to important health information.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes public health by ensuring that schools are accountable for student vaccinations. They believe that by making vaccination rates public, it will encourage higher immunization rates and protect the health of all students. This transparency is seen as a necessary step to combat misinformation about vaccines.

Critics of the bill may argue that it infringes on parental rights by mandating the reporting of vaccination status. They might express concerns that such requirements could lead to stigmatization of unvaccinated children and create unnecessary pressure on families. Additionally, opponents may argue that the focus should be on education rather than reporting statistics.