The legislature passed a bill (I.C. 39‑4801) requiring the immunization of all school children. The following chart is one recommended schedule for accomplishing the desired immunizations. The school requires documentation of your child's immunization record at time of registration.

RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

If your child has not already received measles, mumps and rubella immunizations, they are needed. All children born after November 21, 1991 must have their HEP B immunizations completed to enroll in school.

CURRENT RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING IMMUNIZATIONS

The parent or guardian of any child who is attending any public, private, or parochial school in Idaho must comply with the provisions contained in the Chapter noted below:

Evidence of Immunization Status

Within the deadlines in Manual Section 2-15101, a parent, custodian or legal guardian of each child must present one of the following to school authorities:

Proof of Immunization- an immunization certification statement signed by a physician or a physician's representative stating the type, number and dates of immunizations received or:

Schedule of Intended Immunizations - For any child who is not fully immunized (see Manual Section 2-15100), and who is in the process of receiving, or has been scheduled to receive the required immunizations, a statement on a form provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or one (1) substantially similar, to include the following information:

1. Name and age of child

2. School attending and grade in which enrolled

3. Type, number and dates of immunizations to be administered

4. Signature of the parent, custodian or legal guardian providing information

5. Signature of a physician or a physician's representative

Exemptions to Immunization Requirement:

A child who meets one (1) or more of the following conditions, if supporting documentation is in the possession of the school authorities, will not be required to undergo the required immunization:

Laboratory proof - laboratory proof of immunity to any of the seven (7) childhood diseases listed in Manual Section 2‑1510.04.

Disease Diagnosis - a signed statement of a licensed physician stating that the child has had the measles or mumps diagnosed by the physician upon personal examination.

Life or Health Endangering Circumstances - a signed statement of a licensed physician that the child's life or health would be endangered if any or all of the required immunizations are administered.

Religious or Other Objections - a signed statement of the parent or legal guardian on a form provided by the Department of Health and Welfare or on one containing substantially similar information:

1. Child’s name

2. A statement of objection on religious or other grounds