California vaccine bill SB 277 signed into law by Jerry Brown

Ending months of speculation, Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 277, which requires almost all California schoolchildren to be fully vaccinated in order to attend public or private school, regardless of their parents' personal or religious beliefs.

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California Legislature Passes 'Mandatory' Vaccine Bill, Sends It To The Governor

A bill that would make vaccinations a requirement for nearly every schoolchild passed the California Legislature. The bill, SB 277, is now on its way to Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. It's one of the toughest vaccination bills in the country, according to theLos Angeles Times.

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California vaccine bill clears major legislative hurdle – Pharmaceutical Processing

If the bill does become law, California will have one of the strictest vaccination regulations for school kids in the USA California was at the center of a high-profile measles outbreak that spread across the USA. Those children will still be able to enroll in school as conditional entrants, meaning they are behind on their shots but intend to get them, said Assemblywoman Catharine Baker, R-San Ramon.

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Drugging Our Kids: Documentary wins Murrow Award

"Drugging Our Kids," this newspaper's series about the excessive use of psychiatric drugs in California's foster care system, was honored Wednesday with an Edward R. Murrow Award for the country's best news documentary video by a large online organization.

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California Bans Religious and Philosophical Vaccine Exemptions for Schoolchildren

Lawmakers in California on Thursday approved legislation that would make essential vaccines mandatory for all children entering preschool or kindergarten in the state. The bill prohibits parents from seeking vaccine exemption for religious and philosophical reasons. The Assembly approved the legislation 46-30. California Governor Jerry Brown has not stated whether he will sign the bill, but many speculate he will. If so, the law will go into effect on July 1, 2016.

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Students with ADHD benefit from being allowed to fidget in class

SCHOOL children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be encouraged to fidget in class, two new studies suggest.

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Parental permission not needed for child vaccination, top court rules

Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled parental permission is not necessary for the vaccination of babies and children, following a case where the parents of a one-year-old baby refused compulsory vaccinations for their child.

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Families who insist on preventing their child from receiving vaccinations will face criminal and civil liabilities.

Giving kids with ADHD room to move could boost test scores: study

When children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder get enough wiggle room, they tend to do better on tests, researchers have found.

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