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Board adopts youth-program immunization rule with physician medical-exemption
Summary
Hillsdale approved a rule requiring children enrolled in the Hillsdale Summer Youth program to document age-appropriate immunizations per the current New York State school entrance/attendance schedule, adding a medical-exemption process requiring a licensed physician's written statement.
The Hillsdale Town Board voted to adopt an immunization requirement for the Hillsdale Summer Youth program that references the New York State immunization schedule for school entrance and attendance and adds a medical exemption verified by a licensed physician’s written statement.
Board members debated whether the resolution should list specific vaccines. One member warned parents could mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccine was required; the board clarified the resolution references the New York State Department of Health school-entry immunization schedule so parents are not incorrectly informed. A staff member explained prior practice required physicals and up-to-date vaccines on registration forms.
Supervisor said the language was updated after legal review to add a medical-exemption clause consistent with New York Public Health law. The board voted to pass the resolution as amended and thanked staff for work on the youth program.
