Common use of Immunization Policy Clause in Contracts

Immunization Policy. Mater Christi School requires documentary proof of adequate age appropriate immunization, in accordance with the schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Vermont Department of Health, be provided for attendance at Mater Christi School. Philosophical exemption is not permitted at Mater Christi School. Religious exemption is not permitted at Mater Christi School as this is not compatible with Catholic Social Teaching. Medical exemption is permissible only at the sole discretion of Mater Christi School. A signed document must be received by a Vermont licensed (in good standing), board certified medical doctor (“M.D.”) for a student to be considered for a medical exemption by Mater Christi School. Mater Christi School reserves the right to have an independent medical examination (“IME”) of the student performed by an M.D. of its choosing, at the expense of the student’s parent or guardian, which will include a release of the student’s medical records only to the examining M.D. The M.D. will issue a medical opinion to Mater Christi School only on whether or not the exemption request is medically necessary and appropriate and if temporary or permanent with an expiration date. No other specific medical information about the student will be shared with Mater Christi School, absent approval by the parent or legal guardian of the student, or unless otherwise ordered to be provided by a court with jurisdiction or pursuant to applicable Vermont laws. Students in the process of completing vaccination requirements may be provisionally admitted, at the discretion of Mater Christi School, without an exemption if the student has a scheduled appointment to receive the missing vaccine(s). Alternate or delayed vaccination schedules are not acceptable. The Provisional Admittance section of the Notice of Missing Immunizations form must be signed by a Vermont licensed (in good standing) and board-certified M.D. and submitted by the parent/guardian to Mater Christi School prior to entry. The period of Provisional Admittance must not exceed six months. Approved by the Board of Trustees February 21, 2019 Students’ immunizations must be up to date prior to the start of school. If requirements are not met, the school reserves the right to excuse this student from class until the vaccinations are complete.