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(a) If, at the discretion of a medical doctor licensed to practice in Arkansas, an individual is deemed to have a physical disability which may contraindicate one (1) or more of the vaccinations required by this subchapter, a certificate approved by the Department of Health and signed by the medical doctor may be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination.
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(b)
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(1) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply if the individual furnishes to the college or university a letter of exemption from the department.
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(2)
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(A) The individual shall complete an annual application process developed in the rules of the department for medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions.
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(B) The rules developed by the department for medical, religious, and philosophical exemptions shall include, but not be limited to:
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(i) A notarized statement requesting a religious, philosophical, or medical exemption from the department by the individual regarding the objection;
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(ii) Completion of an educational component developed by the department that includes information on the risks and benefits of vaccination;
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(iii) An informed consent from the individual that shall include a signed statement of refusal to vaccinate based on the department’s refusal-to-vaccinate form; and
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(iv) A signed statement of understanding that:
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(a) At the discretion of the department, the unimmunized child or individual may be removed from day care or school during an outbreak if the child or individual is not fully vaccinated; and
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(b) The child or individual shall not return to school until the outbreak has been resolved and the department approves the return to school.
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(3) No exemptions may be granted under this subsection until the application process has been implemented by the department and completed by the applicant.
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