PRINTER'S NO. 1615
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
292
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY WHITE, EICHELBERGER, RAFFERTY, MENSCH, DINNIMAN,
McILHINNEY AND ALLOWAY, MARCH 28, 2018
REFERRED TO EDUCATION, MARCH 28, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the
issue of immunization policies for students residing at
institutions of higher education, conduct a comprehensive
analysis of compliance with existing immunization
requirements, examine the need for updating immunization
policies, suggest options for enhancing voluntary
immunization rates for students and report its findings and
recommendations to the Senate.
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to some of the finest
higher education institutions in the world; and
WHEREAS, Each year thousands of individuals matriculate at
colleges and universities throughout this Commonwealth to pursue
a degree to prepare them for a future career; and
WHEREAS, Many individuals who enroll in an institution of
higher education will face numerous academic and nonacademic
adversities associated with obtaining a college, graduate or
professional degree; and
WHEREAS, The College and University Student Vaccination Act
requires students residing in housing at institutions of higher
education to receive a one-time vaccination against
meningococcal meningitis disease unless the student seeks an
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