Upon enrollment after August 1, 1997, children entering school or a child care and development program at the kindergarten level or below shall also present evidence of immunization against hepatitis B. Children who have not reached the age of four years, six months shall also present evidence of immunization against haemophilus influenzae type b. (Health and Safety Code 120335)
Any student without the required evidence of immunization shall be excluded from school until the immunization is obtained or until the student presents a letter or affidavit of exemption from his/her parent/guardian or physician. Exemption is allowed when the parent/guardian states in writing that immunization is contrary to his/her beliefs. Exemption is also allowed to the extent indicated by a physician's written statement describing the medical condition of the child and the probable duration of the medical condition or circumstances which contraindicate immunization. (Health and Safety Code 120365, 120370, 120375)
The district may conditionally admit a child with documentation from a physician that: (17 CCR 6000)
1. He/she has received some but not all required immunizations and is not due for any vaccine dose at the time of admission, or
2. He/she has a temporary exemption from immunization for medical reasons.
Continued attendance after conditional admission shall depend upon the student's receiving the remaining required immunizations according to schedule or when his/her temporary exemption ends. (17 CCR 6000, 6020, 6035)
Notifications
In accordance with law, the Superintendent or designee shall notify parents/guardians of the rights of students and parents/guardians relating to immunizations. (Education Code 46010.5, 48980)
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
If no usual source of medical care exists, the parent/guardian shall be referred to the County Health Department. (Education Code 46010.5)
Immunizations shall not be given without parental consent. (Education Code 49403)
(cf. 5113 - Absences and Excuses)
Regulation ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
approved: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California