JLCB - Immunization of Students

JLCB - Immunization of Students

All students enrolled in MSAD #35 are required by Maine law to have the immunization requirements listed in JLCB-R. 

A student who is enrolled in a distance education program offered by a school and who does not physically attend any classes or programs at a school facility, including a campus, center or site of that school, or other facility of another school, are exempt from these requirements. 

Non-immunized students shall not be permitted to attend school or school activities, unless one of the following conditions is met: 

A. The student’s parent/guardian provides to the school written assurance that the child will be immunized within 90 days of enrolling in school or their first attendance in classes, whichever date is earlier. This option is available only once to each student during their school career; or

B. The parent/guardian provides a written statement  from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant each year that, in that individual’s professional judgment, immunization against one or more diseases may be medically inadvisable (as defined by law/regulation).

Exclusion of Students from School

The Superintendent shall exclude from school and any non-immunized student when a public health official has reason to believe that the student’s continued presence in school presents a clear danger to the health of others. Any such student shall be excluded during the period of danger (as defined by health officials) or until the student receives the necessary immunization.

The Superintendent may also exclude from school: 1) a student who presents a public health threat in accordance with applicable laws or 2) a student who has been exposed to a communicable disease, upon the direction of a physician who has consulted with the Bureau of Health.

Arrangements shall be made for students who are excluded from school to receive and complete school assignments if possible, and to make up missed examinations and other work within a reasonable time upon their return to school.

The Superintendent/designee is directed to develop such administrative procedures as are necessary to carry out this policy and comply with statutory requirements.

Legal Reference: 

20-A MRSA §§ 6301; 6352-6359

Chapter 126 (Me. Dept. of Ed. Rules)

Cross Reference: 

JLCB-R – Immunization of Students Procedure

JLCC – Communicable/Infectious Diseases

JFAA, JFAA-R1/R2 - Admission of Resident Students and Procedures

JFAB – Admission of Non Resident Private Tuition Students

JFABD and JFABD Exhibit A – Admission of Homeless Students and Notice

JGAA – Assignment of Students to Classes-Five Year Olds

JGAB – Assignment of Students to Classes-Transfer Students and Home Schooling Students

JRA – Student Educational Records

Policy Adopted: May 7, 2003

Policy Revised: November 14, 2018; March 16, 2022; June 17, 2026