2012 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 10a - State System of Higher Education
Chapter 185b - Constituent Units
Section 10a-155b - Meningitis vaccination for residents of on-campus housing. Meningitis information and records.

(a) For the 2002-2003 school year, and 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 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 or an advanced practice registered nurse stating that, in the opinion of such physician or advanced practice registered nurse, 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.)

History: P.A. 12-197 amended Subsec. (a)(1) by adding provision allowing certification by an advanced practice registered nurse.