Each school shall collect proof of immunization for each student entering a kindergarten in South Dakota. Acceptable proof is a signed Immunization Record from SDIIS, a vaccination card from the parent or guardian, or a Certificate of Immunization. If a card is presented, the immunizations shall be entered in to SDIIS or a Certificate of Immunization form shall be completed.
Schools shall submit proof of immunization for students to the department no later than November 1 of the current school year. If the records are from SDIIS, only an alphabetized roster of students is required. If the proof of immunization is in the form of Certificates of Immunization, the certificates shall be alphabetized and submitted to the department. A complete alphabetized roster of students entering kindergarten shall be submitted along with the required proof of immunization.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:81:03:02
General Authority: SDCL 13-28-7.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-28-7.1.