85-902. Information on meningococcal disease; requirements.
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(1)Beginning with school year 2003-04, each postsecondary educational institution shall provide to each newly enrolled student who will reside in oncampus housing and the student's parent or guardian:
(a)Detailed information on the risks associated with the potentially fatal meningococcal disease;
(b)the availability and effectiveness of a vaccine against the disease;
(c)a recommendation that each student receive the meningococcal vaccination; and
(d)information on the availability of an indigent patient fund to assist qualified persons with the cost of the vaccine.
(2)Each postsecondary educational institution shall request a confirmation signed by the student, parent, or guardian that the information provided has been received and reviewed.