NURSE

NURSE VISITS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

This year we need families to fill out a form in order to be seen by the nurse because of a recent state law that has passed. Paper copies were sent home last week, but the form is also linked here. 

Per TEXAS State Requirements - As per state regulations, all students must have up-to-date immunization records on file with the school. Students will not be allowed to attend if they do not have their immunization records up to date. (or an affidavit turned in for those who choose not to vaccinate.) These records are CRUCIAL for the health and safety of all students and staff. If you need assistance please reach out to Nurse Arteaga at mariamartinez8@dallasisd.org. 

⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️ NURSE VISITS & IMMUNIZATIONS: If you have not submitted your immunization documentation or filled out your student's permission form, please do so. 

NOTE 1: 

A 30-day provisional enrollment is available only to the following student groups:

     • Students transferring from one Texas school to   '    

       another Texas school.

     • Students who are defined as homeless according to 

       the federal McKinney-Vento Act 42 U. S. C. Section  

       111434a.

     • Foster children enrolling in a new school.

     • Active-duty military dependents enrolling in a new 

       school.

NOTE 2: 

A student may be enrolled provisionally if the student has an immunization record that indicates the student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine required by this rule. To remain enrolled, the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as is medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school. A school nurse or school administrator shall review the immunization status of a provisionally enrolled student every 30 days to ensure continued compliance in completing the required doses of vaccination. If, at the end of the 30-day period, a student has not received a subsequent dose of vaccine, the student is not in compliance and the school shall exclude the student from attendance until required dose is administered.

NOTE 3: 

Exemptions from immunization requirements may be granted on a medical basis or for reasons of conscience. A medical exemption, signed by a physician, is required annually if not otherwise stated by the physician. Exemption for reasons of conscience must be submitted on an affidavit provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Exemption for reason of conscience is granted for two years. 

Exemptions are not recognized in time of epidemics. Students will need to be immunized or not attend school if an epidemic is declared by 

the Commissioner of Health.

NOTE 4: 

To ensure the health and safety of all students, we ask that parents and guardians submit updated immunization records as soon as possible. Administration will be reaching out to families whose records are not up to date. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.