Document Citation: 19 TAC § 21.614

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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 19. EDUCATION
PART 1. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
CHAPTER 21. STUDENT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER T. THE VACCINATION AGAINST BACTERIAL MENINGITIS FOR STUDENTS APPROVED TO RESIDE IN ON-CAMPUS DORMITORIES OR O

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08/31/2009

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§ 21.614. Exceptions

(a) A student, or a parent or guardian of a student, is not required to submit evidence of receiving the vaccination against bacterial meningitis if the student, or a parent or guardian of a student, submits to the institution:

(1) an affidavit or a certificate signed by a physician who is duly registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States, in which it is stated that, in the physician's opinion, the vaccination required would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student; or

(2) an affidavit signed by the student stating that the student declines the vaccination for bacterial meningitis for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. A conscientious exemption form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used.

(b) The exception noted in subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply during a disaster or public health emergency, terrorist attack, hostile military or paramilitary action, or extraordinary law enforcement emergency declared by an appropriate official or authority from the Texas Department of State Health Services and is in effect for the location of the institution the student attends.