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Missouri Immunization Requirements
Updated December 1993
Authority: Education and Libraries, Pupils, Title 11, Mo.Rev. Stat. 167.181. Rules of Department of Social Services, Mo.Code Regs. lit. 13, 50-1 10.0 10.General Rule: It is unlawful for any student to attend school for longer than fifteen school days unless he has been immunized as required under the rules and regulation of the department of health, and can provide satisfactory evidence of such immunization. MRS 167.181.2.
Exceptions: This section shall not apply to any child if one parent or guardian objects in writing to his school administrator against the immunization of the child, because of religious beliefs or medical contraindications. If for medical reasons, a statement from a duly licensed physician must also be provided. MRS 167.181.3.
Epidemic: Where there is threat of epidemic or any actual epidemic, school district board of education is authorized to make reasonable rules and regulations respecting compulsory vaccination or immunization of school children, but board does not have such power except where there is a threat of epidemic or an actual epidemic.' Op. Atty. Gen. No. 22, Anderson, 3-27-62.
Definitions: This rule is designed to govern any child - regardless of age - who is attending public, private, parochial or parish school.' MCR tit. 13, 50-110.010(l)(A).
Designated Diseases: Poliomyelitis, rubella, rubeola, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. MRS 167.181.1.
Responsibility of Parents: It is unlawful for any parent or guardian to refuse or neglect to have his child immunized as required by this section, unless the child is properly exempted.' MRS 167.181.2. For each student in noncompliance, appropriate legal action should be taken. School administrators should exercise their power of compulsory education under section MRS 167.031 and penalty under MRS 167.061. MCR tit. 13, 50-110.010(l)(A).
Further Research: Investigate how broad the religious exemption is along with whether or not home schools are covered in the definition of schools.
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