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Immunization Requirements

SC Law requires that all students attending school must be up-to-date with their immunizations and have a current SC Certificate of Immunization or a valid exemption on file. Students who are new to District 50 will have 30 days from the day they enroll to transfer records from their previous school. Current students should already have a certificate on file. Any current student who does not have a valid Certificate of Immunization or exemption on file will need to provide one on or before the first day of school – July 26, 2023.

For immunization requirements please refer to the DHEC website: https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations/childcare-school-vaccine-requirements

Valid SC Certificate of Immunization   (obtain from Health Department or Health Care Provider)

  • K4: must follow daycare rules
  • K5 – 6th grade: must include shots received after the fourth birthday
  • 7th – 12th grade: must include the required Tdap booster to enter 7th grade

 

Valid Exemptions

  • Qualify under the McKinney-Vento Act
  • Religious Exemption (must obtain from Health Department)
  • Medical Exemption (must obtain from Health Care Provider)

 

Current students who do not have a valid certificate or exemption on file will be notified by the end of this school year so that you will have time to obtain one prior to the start of school. If you have any questions, please contact the nurse at your child’s school.