A. Each student entering any school within the state for the first time, at the time of registration or entry, shall present satisfactory evidence of immunity to or immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases according to a schedule approved by the Office of Public Health (OPH), Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), or shall present evidence of an immunization program in progress.

1. The schedule shall include, but not be limited to measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, and hemophilus influenzae Type B invasive infections.

2. The schedule may provide specific requirements based on age, grade in school, or type of school. At its own discretion, and with the approval of the OPH, a school system or school may require immunizations or proof of immunity more extensive than required by the schedule approved by the OPH.

Each student entering any school within the state for the first time, at the time of registration or entry, shall present satisfactory evidence of immunity to or immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases according to a schedule approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Office of Public Health (OPH) or shall present evidence of an immunization program in progress. Each person entering the sixth grade in any school within the state shall present satisfactory evidence of immunity to or immunization against vaccine preventable diseases according to a schedule approved by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health or shall present evidence of an immunization program in progress.

1. The schedule shall include, but not be limited to measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, and hemophilus influenzae type B invasive infections.

2. The schedule may provide specific requirements based on age, grade in school, or type of school. At its own discretion and with the approval of the OPH, an educational institution or licensed day care center may require immunizations or proof of immunity more extensive than required by the schedule approved by the Office of Public Health.

A. (1)(a) Each person entering any school within the state for the first time, including elementary and secondary schools, kindergartens, colleges, universities, proprietary schools, vocational schools, and licensed day care centers, at the time of registration or entry shall present satisfactory evidence of immunity to or immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases according to a schedule approved by the office of public health, Louisiana Department of Health, or shall present evidence of an immunization program in progress.

Document containing vaccination requirements and exceptions for school children.