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This page is intended to help parents find the health requirements related to student enrollment in Florida's schools. The Florida Department of Health provides requirements for school entry examinations, immunizations, and school health programs.
Other requirements for school entry can be found through the Florida Department of Education or the local school district.
School Entry Health Examination
Students in grades prekindergarten through 12th grade who are making their initial entry into a Florida school must present a record of a school entry health examination completed within one year before enrollment.
The school entry health exam, completed and signed by a health care provider licensed to perform physical exams in the U.S., should be taken to the child's school upon enrollment. Although a specific form is not required, it is recommended that Florida's standardized School Entry Health Exam form (DH3040-CHP-07/2013) be used to document completion of a physical examination. A form signed by a health care provider licensed to perform physical exams in the U.S. that indicates the results of the components included in School Entry Health Exam form (DH3040-CHP-07/2013) is also acceptable.
For students transferring to a Florida school, a comparable form from another state would also be acceptable, if performed by a health care provider licensed to perform physical exams, and completed within one year before enrollment.
- Section 1003.22(1), Florida Statutes
- Rule 6A-6.024, Florida Administrative Code
- School Entry Health Exam Form DH3040-CHP-07-2013
- School Entry Health Exam Instructions: DH3040-CHP-07/2013 Instructions
Florida Certification of Immunization
The Florida Certification of Immunization, Form DH 680, must be used to document the immunizations required for enrollment and attendance in Florida schools. These forms are not available to the public and must be completed by a licensed Florida physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or Florida county health department. It is recommended that parents obtain a copy of the child's complete immunization history before leaving the current state of residence.
Florida's county health department or other Florida health care provider will need this immunization history for entry into Florida SHOTS immunization registry. The certified Florida Certification of Immunization, Form DH 680 can be printed from SHOTS for the parent to bring to school for school enrollment.
- Section 1003.22(3), Florida Statutes
- School Immunization Requirements
- Immunization Guidelines for Schools, Childcare Facilities and Family Daycare Homes
- Immunization Information for Health Care Providers
- Exemption from Immunization Requirements
County Health Departments and Local Health Clinics
Contact the to find the county health department immunization clinic, federally qualified health center, or community health center location closest to your child's new home.
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