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No
student will be enrolled in any school in the district unless he has been
immunized, as required under the rules and regulations of
the State of New Mexico and can provide satisfactory evidence of
such immunization. If the
student produces satisfactory evidence of having begun the process of
immunization, he may enroll and attend school as long as the immunization
process is being accomplished
in the prescribed manner. It
is unlawful for any parent to refuse or neglect to have his child immunized
unless the child is properly exempted. Out‑of‑state students shall have a six weeks period
after enrollment to become immunized or to provide
proof of immunization.
Exemptions
Any
minor child through his parent or guardian may file with the principal
of the school the certificate of a duly licensed physician stating that
the physical condition of the child is such that immunization
would seriously endanger the life or health of the child.
Any
minor child through his parent or legal guardian may file affidavits or
written affirmation from an officer of a recognized religious denomination
with the State Health Agency, Health and Social Services Department, stating
that such child's parents or guardian are bona fide members of a denomination
whose religious teaching requires reliance upon prayer or spiritual means
alone for healing.
Any
minor child through his parent or legal guardian may file affidavits or
written affirmation with the State Health Agency, Health and Social Services
Department, stating that such child's parents or legal guardians religious
beliefs, held either individually or jointly with others, do not permit
the administration of vaccine or other immunizing agent.
Upon filing and approval of such certificate, affidavit, or affirmation,
the child is exempt from the legal requirement of immunization for a period
not to exceed nine months on the basis of any one certificate, affidavit,
or affirmation.
Rio
Rancho Public Schools
Adopted:
June 27, 1994
Revised:
August 9, 1999
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