Alabama § 16-30-4 Evidence of Immunization and Testing Required Upon Initial Entrance into School; Exceptions

Alabama Statutes

§ 16-30-4 — Evidence of Immunization and Testing Required Upon Initial Entrance into School; Exceptions

Alabama § 16-30-4

Title 16Education

Ch. 30Immunization of School Children

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Ala. Code § 16-30-4 (2026).

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(a)(1) The boards of education and the governing authority of each private school shall require each pupil who is otherwise entitled to admittance to kindergarten or first grade, whichever is applicable, or any other entrance into an Alabama public or private school, to present a certification of immunization or testing, commonly known as a Blue Card, for the prevention of those communicable diseases designated by the State Health Officer, except as provided in Section 16-30-3. Provided, however, that any student presently enrolled in a school in this state, not having been immunized upon initial entrance to school, is required to present a certification of immunization as described in this section upon commencement of the next school year.

(2)Dependents of active duty military personnel

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(a)(1) The boards of education and the governing authority of each private school shall require each pupil who is otherwise entitled to admittance to kindergarten or first grade, whichever is applicable, or any other entrance into an Alabama public or private school, to present a certification of immunization or testing, commonly known as a Blue Card, for the prevention of those communicable diseases designated by the State Health Officer, except as provided in Section 16-30-3. Provided, however, that any student presently enrolled in a school in this state, not having been immunized upon initial entrance to school, is required to present a certification of immunization as described in this section upon commencement of the next school year.
(2) Dependents of active duty military personnel may satisfy this requirement by the presentation of copies of military medical records reflecting age-appropriate immunizations and testing.
(b) Section 16-30-1 and this section shall apply only to kindergarten through 12th grade and not to the institutions of higher learning.