HB 1463 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that every public and private school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal disease and its vaccine at the beginning of every school year. The information about meningococcal disease shall include: (1) Its causes and symptoms, how meningococcal disease is spread, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children; and

(2) Current recommendations from the United States centers for disease control and prevention regarding the receipt of vaccines for meningococcal disease and where the vaccination can be received.

Declares that this provision shall not be construed to require the department of health or the school to provide meningococcal vaccination to students.

Does not create a private right of action.

Directs the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules to implement the requirements of this act and shall annually attest that the program has been implemented.