Schools and Childcare

Rules and Regulations:

The Georgia Department of Public Health passed rules and regulations affecting all children entering schools and childcare facilities.

• DPH Rules and Regulations for Schools and Childcare Facilities, Chapter 511-2-2  (Updated)
• Policy Guide 3231REQ, Vaccine Requirements for Attending Facilities and Schools in Georgia (form 3231) 
• Policy Guide 3231INS, Standards for Issuing and Filing Certificates of Immunization  -Official Georgia Code Related to Immunizations

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• Section 20-2-771 - Requirements for Attendance at Child Care/School Facilities and Certification of Immunizations
• Section 49-4-182 & Section 49-4-183 - Immunization Requirements for the Georgia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
• Section 31-12-3.1 - Immunization Registry Law

Forms and Brochures

• Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization  (Updated)
• Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization Spanish  (Updated)
• Notifiable Disease Form
• Measles Questions & Answers:  For Parents and Caregivers
• Form 3258  - Immunization Guidelines for Child Care Facility Operators and School Personnel.
• Georgia Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization (3231)  (NEW)
• Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
• Summary of Recommendations for Childhood Immunization 
• Summary of Georgia Immunization Requirements for Child Care & School Attendance
• "Hop to It!"   / Spanish -Childhood and adolescent immunization schedule
• Vaccines for Teens Teaching Sheet  / Spanish  -A teaching sheet describing 7 vaccinations especially recommended for adolescents.
• Give 'Em Your Best Shot Brochure  (NEW)  /Spanish
• New 7th Grade Immunization Requirements- Parent Flyer   /Spanish - Parent Teaching Sheet   /Spanish
• Guide For School Nurses & Public Health Nurses

Updated 07/20/2020