Immunization Requirements

Any child admitted to school must provide proof of immunization or a certificate of immunization by October 1, or within 30 days of their start date if enrolling after October 1. Learners who do not meet this requirement will be excluded from school until documentation is received.

The school nurse reviews each learner's immunization record and health history to ensure compliance with state and district health guidelines. If the nurse and principal determine that it would be unsafe for the learner to attend school without the necessary documentation, the learner's start date may be delayed until records are submitted.

Failure to provide the required immunization records or exemption documentation may result in the learner being excluded from school attendance until the issue is resolved.

Learners who are not vaccinated may be excluded from educational or extracurricular activities if there is a threat to their safety due to exposure. In the event of a disease epidemic, inadequately immunized children or those with an exemption form on file will not be allowed to attend school until there is no longer any danger of further spread of the disease.

For children receiving home-based instruction, the parent or legal guardian must file the certification with the public school district in which the child resides. As with in-school learners, unvaccinated learners may be excluded from educational or extracurricular activities if exposure poses a safety risk. During a disease outbreak, these learners may not attend school until the threat of transmission has passed.

If you have questions, are unsure where to go for shots, or do not have health insurance, please contact the school nurse for assistance.