SB 0519 | Requires hepatitis B vaccinations of seventh graders beginning in the 2000-2001 school year |
Sponsor: | Banks | |||
LR Number: | S2191.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2191-01 | |
Committee: | Public Health and Welfare | |||
Last Action: | 03/22/99 - Hearing Conducted S Public Health & Welfare Committee | Journal page: | ||
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Effective Date: | August 28, 1999 | |||
SB 519 - This act concerns hepatitis B vaccinations.
Beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, it requires every
student entering the seventh grade to be vaccinated with three
doses of hepatitis B vaccine. It will be unlawful for a parent or
guardian to neglect to have a child immunized, unless the child
is properly exempted.
ERIN MOTLEY