The state of South Dakota offers a vaccination waiver (for religious and medical reasons) and it is *illegal* for public schools to deny admission to a student based on vaccination status. Its parental choice, not law. S.D. Codified Laws § 13-28-7.1 § 13-28-7.1. Tests and immunizations for communicable diseases required for admission to school or early childhood program -- Exceptions -- Rules Any pupil entering school or an early childhood program in this state, shall, prior to admission, be required to present to the appropriate school authorities certification from a licensed physician that the child has received or is in the process of receiving adequate immunization against poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, rubeola, rubella, mumps, tetanus, and varicella, according to recommendations provided by the Department of Health. The Department of Health may modify or delete any of the required immunizations. As an alternative to the requirement for a physicians certification, the pupil may present: (1) Certification from a licensed physician stating the physical condition of the child would be such that an immunization would endanger the childs life or health; or (2) A written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the child is an adherent to a religious doctrine whose teachings are opposed to such immunization; or (3) A written statement signed by one parent or guardian requesting that the local health department give the immunization because the parents or guardians lack the means to pay for such immunization. The Department of Health may promulgate reasonable rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26, to require compliance and documentation of adequate immunization, to define appropriate certification, and to specify standard procedure. nvic.org/.../state-vaccine.../southdakota.aspx South Dakota State Vaccine Requirements – National Vaccine Information Center nvic.org Information about vaccine requirements and vaccine exemptions for South Dakota.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:19:32 +0000
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