Immunizations

Purpose

This policy relates to immunization requirements for students attending ANCS.

Duration

This policy is permanent but subject to review based on changes in medical guidelines.

Policy

Section 1. Scope of This Policy

  1. Certificates of Immunization are required by Georgia Law 20‑2-771 for all kindergarten, sixth, and seventh grade students; all students new to Georgia; and students coming from any private school.
    1. Georgia Certificate Form 3231 must be signed by a licensed healthcare provider or the county health department.
    2. New entrants include anyone that is entering Georgia schools for the first time or is returning to a Georgia school after being gone for more than 12 months or one school year.
    3. Medical waivers/exemptions are a part of Georgia Certificate Form 3231.
  2. For students entering from out-of-state schools, please contact the Georgia Health Department or a Georgia licensed physician to have immunizations transferred to the Georgia Certificate Form 3231.
    1. Students need to have their immunization record from their state in order to transfer immunizations to Form 3231.
    2. All requirements apply to students transferring from out-of-state schools to Georgia schools.
  3. To be enrolled in ANCS, ALL certificates of immunization must be marked "Complete for Attendance" OR have a future expiration date. Expired certificates will not be accepted for enrollment.
  4. If a parent/guardian chooses not to vaccinate their child based on religious beliefs, they must submit the Immunization Requirements: Affidavit of Religious Objection.

Section 2. Immunization Requirements

Annual immunization requirements are issued by nurses at the Elementary Campus and Middle Campus based on guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Section 3. Additional Requirements

  1. Certificates must be signed by a physician licensed in Georgia or a public health official. A stamp of a physician's signature is permissible when cosigned by an office staff member.
  2. Certificates must have a printed, typed, or stamped name and address of the physician, health department, or Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) official issuing the certificate.
  3. Certificates must have a complete date of issue with the month, day, and year.

Section 4. Annual Immunization Audit

  1. The annual immunization audit is conducted each fall and must show 100% compliance.
  2. ANCS must have on file for each student either an updated Georgia Certificate Form 3231 documenting either current immunizations or medical exemption, or the Immunization Requirements: Affidavit of Religious Objection.

Resources

  • Georgia Certificate Form 3231
  • Immunization Requirements: Affidavit of Religious Objection

Approval and Review

Approved

Effective

 Last Review

Next Review
06/16/15 07/01/15 06/2023 06/2026