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15-1650.05 - COVID-19 vaccine; face covering; testing; mandate prohibition; exceptions
15-1650.05. COVID-19 vaccine; face covering; testing; mandate prohibition; exceptions
(L21, Ch. 410, sec. 2)
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Arizona board of regents, a public university or a community college may not require that a student obtain a COVID-19 vaccination or show proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination or place any conditions on attendance or participation in classes or academic activities, including mandatory testing or face covering usage, if the person chooses not to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination or disclose whether the person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the vaccination or other mandate is required by the laws of this state.
B. A health care institution may require a student who participates in a clinical setting at the health care institution to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and be subject to regular health screenings and testing as determined by the health care institution. For the purposes of this subsection, "health care institution" includes a hospital, a nursing care institution, a residential care institution, an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities and a group home or other medical facility licensed pursuant to title 36.
C. A public university may require testing only if a significant COVID-19 outbreak occurs in a shared student housing setting that poses a risk to the students or staff. The university must receive approval from the department of health services before implementing the testing requirement.
D. This section does not apply to students who are engaged in research or testing that involves a live COVID-19 virus.