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Louisiana lawmakers block bill to drop school meningitis vaccine mandate
source: Louisiana House Education Committee -> target: House Bill 737
On 2026-04-16, the Louisiana House Education Committee in Baton Rouge voted 8-4 against House Bill 737, blocking a proposal to remove the state school meningitis vaccine requirement. The bill was authored by Rep. Beryl Amedee and was framed as expanding parental choice, but it stalled after opposition from lawmakers and medical professionals.
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Baton RougeLouisianaNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America30.451, -91.187
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