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SB 514 - This act requires female students enrolling in sixth grade to receive an immunization for the human papilloma virus (HPV). The Department of Health and Senior Services shall prescribe procedures for each school district to provide information to parents or guardians of female students regarding the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. Parents are allowed to opt out of the immunization requirement for medical or religious reasons, however, the parents shall provide a written statement to the school administrator indicating that the parent has received the prescribed information regarding HPV as it relates to cervical cancer. This act also requires health insurance companies to provide coverage for HPV immunizations for females between the ages of 11 and 21. This act is similar to HB 802 (2007). ADRIANE CROUSE
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