Eureka Union School District

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ImmunizationsTop of Page

New Law (SB 277) Effective in 2016

Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 277 on June 30, 2015. Starting in 2016, SB 277 will:

No longer permit immunization exemptions based on personal beliefs for children in child care and public and private schools;
Permit personal belief exemptions submitted before January 1, 2016 to remain valid until a pupil reaches kindergarten or 7th grade;
Remove immunization requirements for:
- Students in home-based private schools
- Students enrolled in an independent study program who do not receive classroom-based instruction
- Access to special education and related services specified in an individualized education program

Students in the above categories will still need to provide immunization records to their schools before entry, and schools will still need to report to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) the immunization status of all students at the existing checkpoints of child care, kindergarten and 7th grade.

Allow medical and personal beliefs exemptions from any new immunization requirement initiated by CDPH for attendance at school or child care.

Senate Bill 277 Text

Required FormsTop of Page

All New families must complete the Health and Developmental Form as part of the registration process.

Children entering into 1st grade are required to provide the following documentation:

Physical Form (CHDP)- This is a requirement for 1st grade, but we provide it for incoming Kindergarten students because it is valid for up to 18 months prior to entering 1st grade. Please be advised that the physical examination must be after February 2017 in order to comply with this requirement. Must be completed by a doctor, signed, and stamped.
Oral Health Form- Must be completed and signed (or stamped) by a dentist prior to May 31st of the student's first year in a California public school.