Senate Bill 206 did not pass as part of the budget adjustment bill. WEAC is pursuing this issue in the current legislative session. Good health and a safe home environment are prerequisites for children's ability to learn.
Educators realize that an unhealthy child is a poor learner.
To support that belief, WEAC recommends initiatives to help promote safe and healthy kids. WEAC supported funding for the provisions of Senate Bill 378. Immunization of Children Child vaccinations are most effective if provided at an early age. WEAC supports legislation that will take a positive step toward preventing childhood disease and controlling health care costs. 1997 Senate Bill 206 required insurance companies to cover certain immunizations of children from birth to age two.