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HB 737·LA·house

VACCINES/VACCINATION: Provides relative to the requirement that certain students present evidence of immunization against meningococcal disease as a condition of school entry

In CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Beryl Amedée (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Mar 9, 2026

Summary

The measure changes Louisiana’s school‑immunization laws by eliminating the need for certain students to show proof of a meningococcal vaccine before enrolling. It also revises the official vaccine schedule to list meningococcal disease among the required immunizations for schools and post‑secondary institutions. The change affects students, schools, and public‑health reporting systems.

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