3.01 Except as otherwise provided in these rules, no child shall be admitted to a public school of this state who has not been immunized against the following, as evidenced by an immunization record from a licensed physician or a public health department (See Table I):
3.01.1 Poliomyelitis;
3.01.2 Diphtheria;
3.01.3 Tetanus;
3.01.4 Pertussis;
3.01.5 Red (rubeola) measles;
3.01.6 Rubella;
3.01.7 Mumps;
3.01.8 Hepatitis B;
3.01.9 Hepatitis A;
3.01.10 Meningococcal disease; and
3.01.11 Varicella (chickenpox).
3.02 The requirements for entry into school are:
3.02.1 For students entering into Kindergarten:
3.02.1.1 At least four doses of the following vaccines:
3.02.1.4 Two doses of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine;
3.02.1.4.1 If a student received two doses of measles, one dose of mumps, and one dose of rubella prior to January 1, 2010, the doses will be accepted as compliant with Section 3.02.1.4
3.02.1.5 Two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine; and
3.02.1.5.1 A history of disease may be accepted in lieu of receiving the Varicella vaccine.
3.02.1.5.2 The history of disease must be provided by a medical doctor (MD), advanced practice nurse (APN), doctor of osteopathy (DO), or physician assistant (PA).
3.02.1.5.3 No student, parent, or guardian history of varicella disease will be accepted (See Table I).
3.02.1.6 One dose of Hepatitis A vaccine.
3.02.2 For students entering into grades One through Twelve (1-12):
3.02.2.2 One dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) for students who are eleven (11) years old as of September 1, and for students older than eleven (11) years if the student has not received the dose of Tdap at age eleven.
3.02.2.2.1 If a student is unvaccinated and age seven (7) or older, the student must receive one dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) and two doses of Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td-adult).
3.02.2.2.2 Students who cannot document prior vaccination must be vaccinated as stated in Section 3.02.2.2.1.
3.02.2.3 At least three doses of Polio vaccine, with the final dose received after 4 years of age;
3.02.2.4 Two doses of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine;
3.02.2.4.1 If a student has previously received two doses of measles, one dose of mumps and one dose of rubella before January 1, 2010, the doses will be accepted as compliant to immunization requirements and 2 MMRs are not required.
3.02.2.5 Two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine;
3.02.2.5.1 A documented history of disease may be accepted in lieu of receiving the Varicella vaccine.
3.02.2.5.2 The history of disease must be provided by a medical doctor (MD), advanced practice nurse (APN), doctor of osteopathy (DO), or physician assistant (PA).
3.02.2.5.3 No student, parent, or guardian history of varicella disease will be accepted (See Table I).
3.02.2.6 No fewer than two doses of Hepatitis B vaccine;
3.02.2.7 Meningococcal vaccine;
3.02.2.7.1 Each student must have one dose to enroll in Seventh Grade.
3.02.2.7.2 Each student age sixteen (16) on September 1 must receive a second dose, unless the first dose was administered at age sixteen (16) or older.
3.02.2.7.2.1 If the first vaccine is administered at age sixteen (16) or older, no second dose is required.
3.02.2.8 Each student must receive at least one dose of Hepatitis A to enroll in First Grade.
3.03 If a student has not met the immunization requirements for enrolling in a public school, the student should be referred to a medical authority, such as a private doctor or the health department, for immunization or consultation.
3.04 A school may temporarily admit a student if:
3.04.1 The student is in the process of receiving the needed doses of the required vaccines; or
3.04.1.1 If a student is admitted and is in the process of completing the required minimum immunizations, the school shall require the student to complete the required doses on schedule.
3.04.1.2 The school shall keep a written statement from a medical professional verifying that the student is in the process of completing the required minimum immunizations and stating a date when the student must receive the next immunization.
3.04.1.3 For purposes of these Rules, “in process” means the student has received at least one dose of the required immunizations and is waiting the minimum time interval to receive the additional doses.
3.04.2 The student has applied for an exemption for the vaccines the student has not received within thirty (30) calendar days after the child's admission, or by October 1 for Tdap and Meningococcal at age eleven and sixteen.
3.05 If the student does not provide documentation under Section 3.04.1.2, or show proof that the student has received an exemption from the immunization requirements, the student must be excluded from the school until the documentation is provided.
Credits
Adopted Jan. 2, 2015. Amended emergency effective March 9, 2015, expired eff. July 9, 2015. Amended Sept. 3, 2015; July 6, 2020.
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So in original.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 005.28.33-3.0, AR ADC 005.28.33-3.0
