(a) For students who first enroll in the 2014-2015 school year, and first enroll in each school year thereafter, each public or private college or university in this state shall require that each student who resides in on-campus housing be vaccinated against meningitis and submit evidence of having received a meningococcal conjugate vaccine not more than five years before enrollment as a condition of such residence. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any such student who (1) presents a certificate from a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician assistant stating that, in the opinion of such physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant, such vaccination is medically contraindicated because of the physical condition of such student, or (2) presents a statement that such vaccination would be contrary to the religious beliefs of such student.
(b) For the 2002-2003 school year, and each school year thereafter, each public or private college or university in this state shall (1) provide information about meningitis to all prospective students prior to their matriculation and include with that information notice of the availability and benefits of a meningitis vaccine, and (2) develop procedures for receiving and keeping a record of student vaccination status.
(P.A. 01-93; P.A. 12-197, S. 25; P.A. 14-231, S. 39.)
History: P.A. 12-197 amended Subsec. (a)(1) by adding provision allowing certification by an advanced practice registered nurse; P.A. 14-231 amended Subsec. (a) by replacing reference to 2002-2003 school year with reference to students who first enroll in the 2014-2015 school year, adding provision re submission of evidence of having received vaccine not more than 5 years before enrollment, adding references to physician assistant and making technical changes, effective January 1, 2015.