Immunization
Information about SB 277
Information about SB 277![]()
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.
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Immunization Requirements
Immunization Requirements![]()
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:
- Polio
- DPT - Diphtheria/Pertussis(whooping cough)/Tetanus
- MMR - Measles(rubeola)/Mumps/Rubella(3-day measles)
- Hepatitis-B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Admission to 7th grade requires proof of immunization for:
- MMR - booster (if not received at a younger age)
- Varicella- booster (if not received at a younger age)
- Tdap - booster (1 dose on or after the 7th birthday)
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.
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Immunization Resources
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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:
- The Health on Wheels mobile health clinic operated by Elica Health Centers provides free physical exams and immunizations to uninsured students. They also accept most insurances, including Medi-Cal. For more information about the Health on Wheels clinic, call Elica Health Centers at (916) 454-2345, email howinfo@elicahealth.org or click here.
- Rite-Aid provides immunizations for a fee, unless insurance can be billed. Locations within the Gateway Community Charters boundaries include 2214 El Camino Ave., Sacramento; 4701 Whitney Ave., Carmichael; and 1309 Fulton Ave., Sacramento. More information at www.riteaid.com.
- Sacramento County’s Immunization Assistance Program might be able to help your family. Please call (916) 875-7468 for more information.
Click here for a full list of fee-based and low-cost options across the Sacramento region.
