44:81:04:02.  Documentation requirements. Each school shall collect proof of immunization for each student entering the sixth grade 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.

          Each school shall submit proof of student immunization 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 a Certificate of Immunization, the certificates shall be alphabetized and submitted to the department. A complete alphabetized roster of students entering sixth grade shall be submitted along with the required proof of immunization.

          Source: 42 SDR 173, effective July 1, 2016.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-28-7.1.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-28-7.1.