2023-24 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Division of Public Health
Curtis State Office Building
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Janet Stanek, Secretary
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Phone: 785-296-1086
www.kdheks.gov
Laura Kelly, Governor
Kansas School Kindergarten Through Grade 12
Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year
Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The current recommended and minimum interval immunization schedules may be found on the CDC webpage. The best disease prevention is achieved by adhering to the recommended schedule. However, if a child falls behind, the catch- up schedule is implemented. To avoid missed opportunities, immunization providers may use a 4-day grace period, in most instances, per age and interval between doses. In such cases, these doses may be counted as valid.
K.S.A. 72 - 6261 - Kansas Statutes Related to School Immunizations Requirements and K.A.R. 28-1-20, published July 18, 2019 in the Kansas Register, defines the immunizations required for school and early childhood program attendance.
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap): Five doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 4th dose may be given as early as 12 months of age, if at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 3. The 5th dose is not necessary if the 4th dose was administered at age 4 years or older. A dose of Tdap is required at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years).
Hepatitis A (Hep A): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12 months with a minimum interval of 6 months between the 1st and 2nd dose.
Hepatitis B (Hep B): Three doses required. Doses should be given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months. Minimum age for the final dose is 24 weeks.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Minimum age is 12 months and interval between doses may be as short as 28 days.
Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY): Two doses required. Doses should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 11th grade (16-18 years). For children 16-18 years, with no previous MenACWY, only one dose is required.
Poliomyelitis (IPV/tOPV): Four doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Three doses are acceptable if 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age and at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 2.
Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses are required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 2nd dose may be administered as early as 3 months after the 1st dose, however, a dose administered after a 4-week interval is considered valid. No doses are required when student has history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician.
Legal alternatives to school vaccination requirements are found in K.S.A. 72-6262.
In addition, to the immunizations required for school entry the following vaccines are recommended to protect students:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Two doses recommended at 11 years of age or three doses if the series is started after 15 years.
Influenza: Annual vaccination recommended for all ages 6 months of age. Number of doses is dependent on age and number of doses given in previous years.
Vaccination efforts by school and public health officials, immunization providers and parents are key to the success of protecting our children and communities from vaccine preventable diseases.
**ANNOUNCEMENT- Time change** 8th Grade Promotion ceremony will be moved to 10:30AM to allow more time between ceremonies throughout the district.
8th GRADE 10:30 May 16th
Happy Principal's Day to our own, Dr. Zach Johnson!
FSMS Choir Concert is May 2 @ 7:00PM at the High School
It was a great day to be a Tiger at the Regional Special Olympics Track and Field event yesterday! Approximately 48 students from 2nd grade to 12th grade competed from Fort Scott. Our very own Carter Collier led the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run to kick off the event. The mission of the Special Olympics is to give the students continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sports.
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School WILL BE in session on May 1st 2023.
Tiger Families: Reminder!!
Starting April 1, 2023 state Medicaid agencies will begin reviews to determine whether patients are eligible to renew coverage. Most of those covered by Medicaid in Kansas are children. Watch your mail and respond quickly to requests for more information.
Help us spread the word and encourage families to reach out to CHC/SEK at 620-240-8919 if they need help.
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Congratulations to this week's FSMS Staff Spotlight!
Orchestra Concert tonight at 7:30 at the Middle School.
https://sites.google.com/usd234.org/usd-234-orchestra?usp=sharing
Big thank you to our FSMS secretaries for all that they do!
Last Thursday, at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony, our own Superintendent Destry Brown was recognized as the 2023 Business Person of the Year.
This award is given to professionals who personify all the traits desired in a “great”
business person. They demonstrates a dedication to their business, their community, their family, and friends.
Superintendent Brown is someone that leads by example every day. Please join us in congratulating him!
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Help us recognize and celebrate some of our Tiger Team Members that make USD 234 Fort Scott GREAT!!!
We would like to encourage USD 234 staff and stakeholders to nominate those staff members and volunteers who go above and beyond to demonstrate Tiger excellence, both on and off campus!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Board of Education at 620-223-0800 and speak with Destry or Dalaina.
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Tiger Families and Community please enjoy this update from Superintendent Brown!
https://youtu.be/LJUu4TSXIcQ
Today is the E3 Ranch Foundation Warrior Parade. The convoy will start at LaRoche Baseball Complex and travel down National and Wall Street starting around 1:30 pm. Make a sign, wave a flag, salute, or just wave as we honor these brave Warriors!
Please help us by taking this survey regarding quality, affordable child care in Bourbon County
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OEvmC4pL9WVGaW.
We want to hear from you!
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FSMS-8th Grade Promotion will be May 16th at 10 am in the middle school gym. More details will come later.
Congratulations on this week's FSMS Staff Spotlight!
No school on Friday, April 7th or Monday, April 10th. Enjoy your long weekend Tigers!
Congratulations to this weeks Staff Spotlight: Annette Bohlken
Tiger Families: Starting April 1, 2023 (THIS WEEK) state Medicaid agencies will begin reviews to determine whether patients are eligible to renew coverage. Most of those covered by Medicaid in Kansas are children. Watch your mail and respond quickly to requests for more information.
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