53A-11-302. Immunizations required -- Exceptions -- Grounds for exemption from
required immunizations.
(1) A student may not enter school without a certificate of immunization, except as
provided in this section.
(2) A student who at the time of school enrollment has not been completely immunized
against each specified disease may attend school under a conditional enrollment if the student has
received one dose of each specified vaccine prior to enrollment.
(3) A student is exempt from receiving the required immunizations if there is presented to
the appropriate official of the school one or more of the following:
(a) a certificate from a licensed physician stating that due to the physical condition of the
student one or more specified immunizations would endanger the student's life or health;
(b) A completed form obtained at the local health department where the student resides,
providing:
(i) the information required under Subsection 53A-11-302.5(1); and
(ii) a statement that the person has a personal belief opposed to immunizations, which is
signed by one of the individuals listed in Subsection 53A-11-302(3)(c) and witnessed by the local
health officer or his designee; or
(c) a statement that the person is a bona fide member of a specified, recognized religious
organization whose teachings are contrary to immunizations, signed by one of the following
persons:
(i) one of the student's parents;
(ii) the student's guardian;
(iii) a legal age brother or sister of a student who has no parent or guardian; or
(iv) the student, if of legal age.
Amended by Chapter 129, 1992 General Session
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