Physical Examination/Visual evaluation/Immunization Requirements

Dear Parent or Guardian:

              This letter includes information related to Nebraska School Law requirements for students entering school in Nebraska.  Please read this carefully so you are aware of what is required before your student enters St . Patrick’s Catholic School.

Nebraska School Law requires all students entering the kindergarten, seventh grade, or transferring from an out-of-state school have a physical examination by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse within six (6) months prior to school entrance.  A dental examination is recommended at this time.

State law also requires students entering the kindergarten or transferring from an out-of-state school provide proof of a visual evaluation within six (6) months prior to school entrance.  The visual evaluation performed by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or optometrist shall include testing for amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (cross eye), internal and external eye health, and visual acuity.

Exception to the physical examination or visual evaluation requirement may be made if the parent/guardian submits a written statement refusing a physical examination or visual evaluation.

A summary of the Nebraska School Immunization Rules and Regulations is included in this packet and outlines immunizations required for students before attending classes.  Please list the dates, including month and year, on the immunization section of the physical examination card or provide a current copy of your child’s immunization record.

If you do not have a record of your child’s immunizations, you must either obtain the record or your child will need to begin another series of immunizations.  Exception to the immunization requirement is made only if a medical reason is documented by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, or for valid religious objections.  Forms for refusal of immunizations for medical or religious reasons may be obtained on the St. Patrick’s School website: www.stpatselkhorn.org or from the school office.

Please see your physician or call the Douglas County Health Department at 444-6163 for immunization clinics.

Sincerely,

Don Ridder, Principal                                                           Cathy Friedt, School Nurse - RN