http://www.shotsforschool.org/7th-grade/

Information about SB 277

In June 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 277 (SB 277) into law. The legislation provides that parents and guardians will no longer be able to refuse to vaccinate their children based on personal belief exemptions if their children attend public or private school. The law went into effect January 1, 2016.

Helpful Links:

California Department of Public Health’s website dedicated to school immunizations - Shots for School 
EdSource article about California Vaccination Laws 
California Immunization Handbook

Immunization Requirements

Ed.Code § 49403 and 48216, District Policy 5141.3

State law requires that for unconditional admission to school, all students under 18 shall be fully immunized according to requirements of the California Department of Health Services.

Immunizations required for admission to kindergarten:

Admission to 7th grade requires proof of immunization for:

All other entering students not fully immunized according to district policy and the schedule provided by the state Department of Health Services may be admitted only on the condition that they obtain any additional immunization(s) within specified time periods.

Helpful Links:

CDC Recommended Immunizations for Children, Birth to 6 Years (PDF)
CDC Recommended Immunizations for Children, 7 to 18 Years (PDF)

Immunization Resources

Those who have health insurance can visit their health care provider for immunizations. However, we recognize that not all of our families have adequate access to health care, and have made sure there are low-cost and free options for families that need them. Please consider the following options:

Click here for a full list of fee-based and low-cost options across the Sacramento region.