Students desiring to participate in athletic activities or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in the District will have a physical examination by a licensed physician, and will provide proof of such an examination to the District. A physical examination and proof of such an examination may be required by the administration for students in other grades enrolling for the first time in the District.
A certificate of health stating the results of a physical examination and signed by the physician is on file at the attendance center. Each student will submit an up-to-date certificate of health upon the request of the superintendent. Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Dental Screening Requirement - All children enrolled are required to have a dental screening pursuant to IDPH 641 Chapter 51. The school nurse collaborates with regional public health designee, I-Smile Coordinators, whom audit the admitting school official’s compliance with IAC 641 Chapter 51. There is no school exclusion with this mandated health screening. A school nurse may complete the Kindergarten Dental Screening. The link includes the certificate of dental screening form, exemption form, dental screening flyer, and link to find your community’s regional I smile Coordinator. (source: https://educateiowa.gov/student-health-requirements)
Kindergarten Vision Screening Requirements - Each public or accredited nonpublic school shall forward to the Iowa Department of Public Health evidence of each Kindergartner’s valid vision screening performed no earlier than 1 year prior to enrollment and no more than 6 months after the date of the child’s enrollment. The school nurse can collaborate with community providers or conduct the screening themselves. School nurses may enter the screening results into the IRIS to provide proof that school officials are in compliance with IAC 641 Chapter 52 or by mail/fax.
Third Grade Vision Screening Requirements - Each public or accredited nonpublic school shall forward to the Iowa Department of Public Health evidence of each Third Grader’s valid vision screening performed no earlier than 1 year prior to enrollment and no more than 6 months after the date of the child’s enrollment. The school nurse can collaborate with community providers or conduct the screening themselves. School nurses may enter the screening results into the IRIS to provide proof that school officials are in compliance with IAC 641 Chapter 52 or by mail/fax.
The superintendent shall ensure the district works with the Iowa Department of Public Health by notifying the IDPH of kindergarten enrollees and transfer students as required by IDPH, comparing the list from IDPH of students not yet blood lead tested, and sharing required communications and any necessary referral information with parents of students who have not yet complied with the blood lead testing requirement in Iowa law.
Iowa Immunization Requirements - An immunization record is required to enroll pursuant to Iowa Department of Public Health [IDPH] 641 Chapter 7. The school nurse collaborates with local public health, whom audits admitting official’s compliance with IAC 641 Chapter 7. The link includes administrative rules, the certificate of immunization form, provision form, and exemption forms. (source: https://educateiowa.gov/student-health-requirements)
Iowa Code, Chapter 139a.8(6) and Iowa Administrative Code, 641-7.7(139) outline the immunization requirement for students attending licensed child care centers and elementary or secondary schools. Students shall have received the required immunizations and submit the Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization or have a valid Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization. (source: http://idph.iowa.gov/immtb/immunization/laws)
Students enrolling in the school district will submit a certificate of immunization meeting immunization requirements for the student’s specific grade before the start of the school year or at the time of enrolling. The student may be admitted conditionally to the attendance center if the student has not yet completed the immunization process but is in the process of doing so. There are specific requirements and updates for Pre-School, Kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade. (http://idph.iowa.gov/immtb/immunization/laws)
Failure to meet the immunization requirement will be grounds for suspension, expulsion or denial, or admission. Upon recommendation of the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, students entering the District for the first time may be required to pass a TB test prior to admission. The District may conduct TB tests of current students.
Exemptions from the certification and immunization requirements in this policy will be allowed only for medical or religious reasons recognized under the law. The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certification of Immunization Exemption to be exempt from this policy.
Students enrolling for the first time in the school District will also submit a certificate of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella, and other immunizations required by law. The student may be admitted conditionally to the attendance center if the student has not yet completed the immunization process but is in the process of doing so. Failure to meet the immunization requirement will be grounds for suspension, expulsion or denial of admission. Upon recommendation of the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, students entering the District for the first time may be required to pass a TB test prior to admission. The District may conduct TB tests of current students.
Exemptions from the certification and immunization requirements in this policy will be allowed only for medical, religious or undue burden reasons recognized under the law. The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Exemption to be exempt from this policy.
Approved: 7/15/2019 Reviewed: Revised:
