Updated Information regarding Immunization Guidelines:
Pursuant to Public Health Law 2164, students who have not received required vaccinations are no longer allowed to attend school. These students may return to school when they have complied with the immunization requirements. Parents also have the option to complete the paperwork and enroll the students in an approved home-schooling program.
The deadline for obtaining required vaccinations for children attending school in the fall is 14 days from the first day of school, which may be extended to 30 days for the students transferring from another state or country. Additionally, students who meet the requirements of in process (obtaining missing doses in accordance with Department of Health regulations) may attend school as long as they remain in compliance. Students who do not meet the immunization requirements are to be excluded on the 15th day they fail to meet them.