Immunization Requirements fall under NYSDOH Public Health Laws.
Please contact the NYSDOH Immunization School Assessment and Compliance Unit
Phone: 518-474-1944 Email:osas@health.ny.gov for questions.
NYSED Guidelines
Immunization Guidelines for Schools (NYSED 8/2023)
The guidelines provide direction to schools on how to ensure students meet the immunization requirements and also address how to handle certain situations, including Homeless Students, Students in Foster Care, Non-graded classes, and Refugee students. This document provides schools with directions for students not meeting the immunization requirements, along with documentation and record-keeping requirements.
FAQs - Vaccination Requirements Applicable to All Students (NYSED 10/2023)
Public Health Law §2164 applies to children attending all schools, including any public, private, or parochial child-care center, day nursery, daycare agency, nursery school, kindergarten, elementary, intermediate, or secondary school.
NYSDOH Immunization Chart and Resources