Senate Bill 296 Summary

• Requires the state department of health to establish a school-based influenza vaccination pilot program for the 2010-2011 season, subject to available funding.

• Makes participation by school corporations voluntary and requires written consent from a student's parent or legal guardian before vaccination.

• Directs the state department to maximize use of influenza vaccines through the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vaccines for Children Program and other federal and state resources.

• Requires the state department to submit a written evaluation report to the governor, legislative council, and health finance commission before August 1, 2011, including assessment of program benefits and identification of implementation barriers.

• The program expires July 1, 2012, and becomes effective July 1, 2010.