158.035 Certificate of immunization

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KY Code › Title XIII › Chapter 158 › Section 158.035

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158.035 Certificate of immunization.

Except as provided in KRS 214.036, no child shall be eligible to enroll as a student in any

public or private elementary or secondary school without first presenting a certificate

from a medical physician, osteopathic physician, or advanced practice registered nurse

licensed in any state. The certificate shall state that the child has been immunized against

diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, and rubella in accordance with the provisions

of this section and KRS 214.010, 214.020, 214.032 to 214.036, and 214.990 and the

administrative regulations of the secretary for health and family services. The governing

body of private and public schools shall enforce the provisions of this section.

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