Health
Student Health Requirements for Iowa Schools
https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/student-supports/specialized-support/health/requirements
Kindergarten students:
Immunizations: DTaP (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), and Varicella (2 doses)
Blood Lead Test
Physical/Well Check
Vision Screening: no earlier than 1 year before and no later than 6 months after starting school
Dental Screening: must be completed after age 3, but no later than 4 months after enrollment
3rd grade students:
All students must have a vision screening no earlier than 1 year prior to enrollment and no more than 6 months after. This screening can be performed by an ophthalmologist, pediatrician, physician or professional licensed for this test.
7th grade students:
All students entering the 7th grade are required to have 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine received on or after 10 years of age.
9th grade students:
All students entering 9th grade are required to have a dental screening. A licensed dentist or dental hygienist can perform the screening. The screener must use the HHS Certificate of Dental Screening.
12th grade students:
All students entering the 12th grade are required to have 2 doses of meningococcal vaccines (or 1 dose if the 1st dose was received after 16 years of age or older).
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School Health Exam - ONLY for students entering Pre-School or Kindergarten
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Vision Screening Certificate - Must be completed for all students entering Kindergarten and again prior to starting 3rd grade
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Dental Screening Certificate - Must be completed for all students entering Kindergarten and again prior to starting 9th grade
* Seniors need updated immunization records showing Meningitis vaccines and 7th grade students need updated records showing tetanus and 1st Meningitis vaccine
641-7.3(2) A religious exemption may be granted to an applicant if immunization conflicts with a genuine and sincere religious belief. a. To be valid, a certificate of immunization exemption for religious reasons shall contain, at a minimum, the applicant’s last name, first name, and date of birth and shall bear the signature of the applicant or, if the applicant is a minor, of the applicant’s parent or guardian and shall attest that immunization conflicts with a genuine and sincere religious belief and that the belief is, in fact, religious and not based merely on philosophical, scientific, moral, personal, or medical opposition to immunizations. b. The certificate of immunization exemption for religious reasons is valid only when notarized.