Immunization Policies for Homeless Children
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Description:
The McKinney-Vento Act requires that schools enroll homeless children and youth immediately. Therefore, these individuals should not be subject to conflicting State immunization requirements. However, in practice, conflicting State requirements can result in enrollment delays for homeless students. This chart describes the policies from 30 States regarding immunization requirements for school enrollment. It includes any specific exceptions for students experiencing homelessness.
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Other
Publication Date:
2003