Under Washington state law, all students must present, or have on file, documentation of their immunization status on or before the first day of attendance. Immunization forms are available at all schools or from the Snohomish Health District. The certificate of immunization status must show the month, day, and year the student received all required vaccines.

Students may be exempt for medical, religious, philosophical or personal reasons. A licensed health care provider’s signature must accompany an exemption for medical purposes. A parent’s/ guardian’s signature is necessary to exempt a student for religious, philosophical or personal reasons. Prior to kindergarten, please check for required vaccines on the Washington State Department of Health website.

Washington State law defines how children with life threatening health conditions will be served. A life-threatening health condition is defined as one “that will put the child in danger of death during the school day if a medication or treatment order and a nursing plan are not in place.” Such conditions should include severe reactions to bee stings, food allergies, asthma, diabetes, and seizures. An individual health care plan (IHP), including an individual emergency plan element, will be prepared by a District registered nurse. A medication or treatment order from the child’s licensed health care provider is required before the child starts school. Without these, the child will be excluded from school in accordance with federal requirements. Contact your student’s school for more information.

If a student must receive medications during school hours or when the student is under the supervision of school officials, the following procedures must be followed: Only a staff member designated by the principal, who has been delegated to and trained by an RN, and who has successfully completed medication administration training can administer medication. The medication to be given at school must have a completed Medication Authorization Order form signed by the Licensed Healthcare Provider (LHCP) and the parent/guardian; and the medication must be in the original, properly labeled container, including any OTC medication and samples.