Schools and Childcare

Rules and Regulations

The following rules and regulations affect 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  (REV. 07/2020)
• Policy Guide 3231INS, Standards for Issuing and Filing Certificates of Immunization  -Official Georgia Code Related to Immunizations (REV. 07/2021)

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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  (REV. 06/2019)
• Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization Spanish  (REV. 06/2019)
• Notifiable Disease Reporting
• 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)  (REV. 07/2020)
• Immunization Schedules for Health Care Providers 
• Summary of Recommendations for Childhood Immunization 
• "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  / Hay que Vacunarlos!
• New 7th Grade Immunization Requirements- Parent Flyer  / Spanish
• New 7th Grade Immunization Requirements-  Parent Teaching Sheet  / Spanish
• Guide For School Nurses & Public Health Nurses  (REV. 2022)
• MCV4 Parent Letter ( English / Spanish ) 
• MCV4 Poster  (REV. 2021) / Spanish (REV. 2021) 
• Form 3184-Request for Immunization Forms

Updated 07/24/2023