Immunization Policies for Homeless Children

A State-by-State Guide

Since the McKinney-Vento Act requires that schools enroll homeless children and youth immediately, they are not subject to conflicting state immunization requirements.  However, experience has shown that 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. (NLCHP, 2003)

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