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Home » US Law » 2022 Code of Alabama » Title 16 - Education. » Chapter 30 - Immunization of School Children.

Section 16-30-1 – Immunization or Testing for Certain Diseases.

Section 16-30-1 Immunization or testing for certain diseases. The State Health Officer is authorized, subject to the approval of the State Board of Health, to designate diseases against which children must be immunized or for which they must be tested prior to, or, in certain instances after entry into the schools of Alabama. (Acts 1973, […]

Section 16-30-2 – Responsibilities of Parents.

Section 16-30-2 Responsibilities of parents. It shall be the responsibility of the parents or guardians of children to have their children immunized or tested as required by Section 16-30-1. (Acts 1973, No. 1269, p. 2113, §2.)

Section 16-30-3 – Exceptions to Chapter.

Section 16-30-3 Exceptions to chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply if: (1) In the absence of an epidemic or immediate threat thereof, the parent or guardian of the child shall object thereto in writing on grounds that such immunization or testing conflicts with his religious tenets and practices; or (2) Certification by […]

Section 16-30-4 – Presentation of Certificate Upon Initial Entrance Into School.

Section 16-30-4 Presentation of certificate upon initial entrance into school. The boards of education and the governing authority of each private school shall require each pupil who is otherwise entitled to admittance to kindergarten or first grade, whichever is applicable, or any other entrance into an Alabama public or private school, to present a certification […]

Section 16-30-5 – Rules and Regulations.

Section 16-30-5 Rules and regulations. The State Health Officer shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter. (Acts 1973, No. 1269, p. 2113, §5.)