| Menominee Intermediate School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
5320 - IMMUNIZATION
The Board of Education believes that immunization is one of the most cost-effective measures to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Accordingly, the Board of requires that all students be properly immunized at the time of registration or not later than the first day of school pursuant to the provisions of State Health Department regulations.
Students who do not meet the immunization requirements on the opening day of a District program shall be admitted in accordance with District administrative guidelines. Transfer students shall not be admitted without proof of immunization.
There are three (3) circumstances in which a required vaccine may be waived or delayed:
| A. | A valid medical contraindication exists to receiving the vaccine. The child’s physician must certify the contraindication on Form 5320 F2. | |
| B. | The parents hold religious or philosophical beliefs against receiving a vaccination. The parents must submit Form 5320 F3 before a waiver is granted. | |
| C. | The child has received at least one (1) dose of each immunizing agent and the next dose(s) are not due yet. |
M.C.L.A. 380.1177
Revised 3/19/01