SUMMARY:
Requires local school districts to provide information about meningococcal meningitis to parents if other information on school health issues is being provided.

REQUIREMENTS:

• If a local board of education provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to parents and guardians of students in grades 6-12, then the following information about meningococcal meningitis disease and its vaccine shall be included:
  • A description of causes, symptoms, and means of transmission
  • A list of sources for additional information
  • Related recommendations issues by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The Department of Education shall develop and make available to school districts such information.

POINTS TO CONSIDER:

• Expands responsibilities of school districts who are providing certain health information to parents of students.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.