§ 56-230.56. Immunization incentive program.

In order to establish an incentive program for the immunization of minor children pursuant to the State Department of Health immunization schedule, the Department of Human Services shall eliminate benefits for recipients under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program if, upon recertification of a recipient for the TANF program, the recipient fails to show proof of immunization for the recipient's minor children except for good cause established by rules promulgated by the Commission for Human Services.  Proof of immunization shall be accomplished by presentation of the vaccination record by the recipient issued by the local health officer or a physician.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 346, § 10, eff. July 1, 1995.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 414, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from § 230.8 of this title by Laws 1997, c. 414, § 32, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.