Littleton Public Schools Policy

Policy Code    JHCB Policy Name    Inoculations of Students Adoption            July 2, 1984 Revised

The District shall adhere to the legal provisions of the Colorado School Entry Immunization Act of 1973, revised in 1978, and the procedures for compliance as prepared by the Colorado Department of Health. A certificate of immunization, provided by the Colorado Department of Health, shall be collected for each student, kindergarten through grade 12.

A certificate is considered valid if the student has completed all minimum immunization requirements; if parent, guardian, or emancipated student indicates religious objection; if the parent, guardian, or emancipated student has a personal belief that is opposed to immunization; or if a doctor indicates medical contraindication.

It shall be the responsibility of the parent, guardian, or emancipated student to comply with the provisions of the law, and the responsibility of the individual school to report names of those in noncompliance as provided by the procedures of the Colorado Department of Health.

Legal Reference:  C.R.S. 25-4-901-908