Immunization Requirements
Proof of immunizations is required with specific dates signed and stamped by your physician A detailed schedule of immunization requirements for enrolled students in Connecticut schools can be found on the ct.gov website here
Religious Exemptions
Effective April 28, 2021 Connecticut no longer accepts any new religious exemptions. Children who were enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade, and who had a valid, completed Religious Exemption form on file with the school nurse as of April 27, 2021 may continue to elect a Religious Exemption. Students who transfer from schools within Connecticut only, who had a valid, completed Religious Exemption form in their school health file with their school nurse prior to April 27, 2021, will be allowed to continue to have a Religious Exemption to immunizations. Children who transfer in from states other than Connecticut, or out of the Country after April 27, 2021, are not eligible for Religious Exemption to immunizations in Connecticut. Please see CSDE Guidance Regarding Public Act 21-6, “An Act Concerning Immunizations” and OEC Guidance Regarding Public Act 21-6, (which pertains specifically to Pre-K).
Medical Exemptions
Students who have been identified as having a medical contraindication to vaccines are still eligible for medical exemptions if deemed appropriate by their health care provider. Further information on contraindications and precautions can be found on the cdc.gov website here Practitioners (MD/PA/APRN) must be registered with the State of CT, and document the vaccine(s), exemption duration, and all contraindications or precautions that apply to the student for each vaccine on the Student Medical Exemption Certificate for Required Immunizations
Medical exemption status may be temporary or permanent. If temporary medical exemption is not updated beyond the expiration date, the student may be excluded from school until an updated form from the provider is received or the dose of the missing vaccine is obtained.
Catch-up Schedules
Students who are on a catch-up schedule must provide the school nurse proof of the vaccine administered and of the next dose appointment in order to remain in school. Failure to do so may result in a temporary exclusion from school until documentation can be provided. The healthcare provider must submit the following certification form to the school nurse prior to the student starting school