I’m currently writing a paper over whether or not the HPV vaccine should become mandatory for girls before entering the sixth grade. Parents could opt out under most bills citing religious/philosophical beliefs. Opponents say that it would take away parents rights and it might increase promiscuity. Proponents want the option to be available for uninsured families (if it is mandatory the feds will pay for it) and they want to use it to decrease cervical cancer rates. I want to know what everyday people think about it. Are you for or againt it?

The PARENTS can opt out but if they don’t and the girl refuses what’s the legal consequence? Why she be physically forced? Not allowed to enroll in school? Arrested? Nothing?
What is the meaning of mandatory without applying the opt-out clause?
I’m curious how the legality works. I know the law is not passed, but it could be, and in other states as well. The vaccine itself sounds like a good idea to me, but how mandatory would it be?

If the proposal passes, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine would be required for all girls in the 6th grade.

The HPV vaccine is being mandated for chidren in grade school, entering the seventh grade. This is a vaccine that can potentially prevent cervical cancer. It also protects against HPV which is an STD. What do you think about this requirement?