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Immunization Requirements
Recent Changes in Vaccination Requirements
When we think about starting a new school year, our minds often focus on all the new supplies that will be needed--pencils, paper, crayons, lunch boxes, and so much more! This is also the time when elementary school students in Alaska will need to update immunizations before school starts this fall. Beginning in 2009, Alaska added new immunization requirements for all children in kindergarten through sixth grade requiring proof of immunization for two varicella (chickenpox) vaccinations or documentation that they have already had the disease (as verified on the state required form by a physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner licensed to practice in the state of AK). Children in pre-school and Head Start or those attending child care who are not yet in elementary school will continue to need only one varicella vaccination...
- Read the entire KPBSD Vaccination Press Release
New to District Students
- Physical Examination (These forms are in most of the local doctor's offices.)
- Original Birth Certificate (A birth certificate is required for verification.)
- Must meet immunization requirements
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Age of Admission
A child five years of age on or before September 1 may be admitted to kindergarten. A child six years of age on or before September 1 may be admitted to first grade.
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