Beginning July 1, 2010, IRIS is an opt-out immunization registry, which means consent will no longer be required prior to enrolling patients in IRIS. This change is a result of Senate Bill 1335 which passed during the 2010 legislative session. Patients that do not wish to be in IRIS will need to contact the IIP for removal.
How will this information affect schools?
• Schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the Department of Education (i.e. public schools) are bound by FERPA and still must obtain consent forms signed by parents to enter student immunization records into IRIS. Schools may then provide the IIP with the signed consent form and immunization record to be entered into IRIS.
• Schools not receiving public funds (i.e. private schools) no longer need to obtain consent forms and may contact the IIP to have student immunization data entered into IRIS. Parents who do not wish to have their child enrolled in IRIS will need to contact the IIP.