Berkeley Schools Reinforce Immunization Mandate for New and Transitioning Students
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Ensuring student Health and Compliance with california Law
Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) is reminding parents and guardians of the critical importance of submitting complete immunization records for students entering the district or transitioning to key grade levels. This policy is in strict accordance with California state law, specifically Senate Bill 277, which mandates full immunization for school attendance.
The district emphasizes that students without documented proof of required vaccinations will not be permitted to attend classes.This measure is in place to safeguard the health and well-being of all students and staff within the BUSD community.
Who is Affected by the Immunization Policy?
This requirement applies specifically to:
- Students newly enrolling in Berkeley Unified School District.
- Children entering preschool programs.
- Students beginning transitional Kindergarten (TK).
- Students starting Kindergarten.
- Students entering 7th grade.
No Personal Belief Exemptions Allowed
It is indeed crucial to note that California law, through senate Bill 277, has eliminated the option for parents or guardians to submit personal belief exemption forms for state-mandated immunizations.This means that all students must provide documented proof of vaccination to attend school.
California state law (Senate Bill 277) no longer allows parents/guardians of students to submit a personal belief exemption form for any currently required immunizations.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
BUSD is firm on its stance: students lacking the necessary immunization documentation by the first day of school will be excluded from attending classes.This policy is designed to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone.
Children who have not provided BUSD with documentation verifying they have received all required immunizations prior to the first day of school will not be allowed to attend school until all immunization records have been provided.
Accessing the Required Immunization List
Parents and guardians are encouraged to proactively gather and submit their child’s immunization records to their respective schools. A comprehensive list of required immunizations is available for review to ensure compliance.
for more detailed details and to access the list of required immunizations, please visit the Berkeley Unified School District website.
