Immunization Requirements
Kanss Law K.S.A 72-5208 through 72-5211 states that every student
enrolled in Kansas, who has not already done so, will be required
upon admission to school to present certification of a physician or
local health department showing that the student has received the
immunization as designated by the Secretary of the State Dept. of
Health and Environment. The minimum requirements for the 2000-2001
school year are listed below:
4 DTP
1) There must be a minimum of 4 weeks between doses with 6 months
between the 3rd and 4th dose.
2) At least one dose must be on or after the 4th birthday.
3) The Td booster is required 10 years after the date of the last
DTP, or may be given as early as 5 years after the last DTP.
2 MMR
1) The 1st dose must be on or after the 1st birthday
2) There must be 4 weeks between the 1st and 2nd dose
3 POLIO (OPV/IPV)
1) There must be 4 weeks between doses and 1 dose must be on or
after the 4th birthday.
OR
4 POLIO (OPV/IPV)
1) Ther must be 4 weeks between each dose.
3 HEPATITIS B SERIES
1 VARICELLA (Chicken Pox)
AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF
THE STUDENT MUST PRESENT;
1)An annual written statement signed by a licensed physician stating
the physical condition of the child to be such that the immuization
would seriouslly endanger the life or health of the child.
2) A written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the
child is an dherent of a religious denomination whose religious
teaching are opposed to the required immunizations.
3) A written statement signed by one parent or guardian that such
immunization are in process of being receidved and will be completed
within 90 days after admission to school. A copy of the completed
immunization record must then be presented to the school the student
attends.
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF KSA 72-5209 AS AMENDED WILL
RESULT IN THE CHILD BEING EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL UNTIL COMPLIANCE WITH
THE LAW HAS OCCURRED. THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL OR DESIGNEE (OFTEN
TIMES THE SCHOOL NURSE) WILL NOTIFY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN IN WRITING
OF THE DATE THE CHILD WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL. THE NOTICE SHALL
INDICATED THE REASON FOR EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL ATTENDANCE; STATE THE
PUPIL SHALL CONTINUE TO BE EXCLUDED UNTIL THE PUPIL HAS COMPLIED WITH
THE LAW; AND INFORM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN THAT A HEARING SHALL BE
AFFORDED TO THEM UPON REQUEST. ON THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE DAY OF
ABSENCE DUE TO EXCLUSION THE STUDENT WILL BE REPORTED TO THE SRS OR
JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM AS TRUANT.
