CHAPTER 71. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
ARTICLE 19. CARE OF CHILDREN
(b) CHILD CARE LICENSURE
R.R.S. Neb. § 71-1913.01 (2002)
§ 71-1913.01. Immunization requirements; record; report
(1) Each program shall require the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in such program to present within thirty days after enrollment and periodically thereafter (a) proof that the child is protected by age-appropriate immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and haemophilus influenzae type B and such other diseases as the Department of Health and Human Services may from time to time specify based on then current medical and scientific knowledge, (b) certification by a physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant that immunization is not appropriate for a stated medical reason, or (c) a written statement that the parent or guardian does not wish to have such child so immunized and the reasons therefore. The program shall exclude a child from attendance until such proof, certification, or written statement is provided. At the time the parent or guardian is notified that such information is required, he or she shall be notified in writing of his or her right to submit a certification or written statement pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of this subsection.
(2) Each program shall keep the written record of immunization, the certification, or the written statement of the parent or guardian. Such record, certification, or statement shall be kept by the program as part of the child's file, shall be available onsite to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure, and shall be filed with the Department of Health and Human Services for review and inspection. Each program shall report to the Department of Health and Human Services by November 1 of each year the status of immunization for children enrolled as of September 30 of that year, and children who have reached kindergarten age and who are enrolled in public or private school need not be included in the report.
CHAPTER 79. SCHOOLS
ARTICLE 2. PROVISIONS RELATING TO STUDENTS
(c) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
R.R.S. Neb. § 79-217 (2002)
§ 79-217. Board of education and governing authority; student; immunization against certain contagious diseases; exception
Except as provided in sections 79-221 and 79-222, the school board or board of education of each school district and the governing authority of each private, denominational, or parochial school in this state shall require each student to be protected against measles, mumps, rubella, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus by immunization prior to enrollment. Any student who does not comply with this section shall not be permitted to continue in school until he or she so complies, except as provided by section 79-222. Each school district shall make diligent efforts to inform families prior to the date of school registration of the immunization requirements of this section.
Except as provided in the Childhood Vaccine Act, the cost of such immunization shall be borne by the parent or guardian of each student who is immunized or by the Department of Health and Human Services for those students whose parent or guardian is financially unable to meet such cost.
R.R.S. Neb. § 79-220 (2002)
§ 79-220. Child; physical examination; immunization; right of refusal
At the time the parent or guardian of any child is notified that such child must have a physical examination pursuant to section 79-214 or immunizations pursuant to section 79-217, he or she shall also be notified in writing of his or her right to submit a written statement refusing a physical examination or immunization for his or her child.
R.R.S. Neb. § 79-221 (2002)
§ 79-221. Immunization; when not required
Immunization shall not be required for a student's enrollment in any school in this state if he or she submits to the admitting official either of the following:
(1) A statement signed by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse stating that, in the health care provider's opinion, the immunizations required would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student or any member of the student's family or household; or
(2) An affidavit signed by the student or, if he or she is a minor, by a legally authorized representative of the student, stating that the immunization conflicts with the tenets and practice of a recognized religious denomination of which the student is an adherent or member or that immunization conflicts with the personal and sincerely followed religious beliefs of the student.
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Medical exemptions
