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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
F-1 Registration
During registration the school nurse will do the following:
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Make personal contact with sponsor/parent/guardian as needed.
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Screen immunization records and refer as needed. Student registration is not
complete until a student’s immunization record reflects compliance with
appropriate regulations. See Section B-6-Immunizations, Medical Services
Immunizations and Chemoprophylaxis.
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Clarify health condition or problems of students.*
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Gather health information to assist with the development of IHPs, EAPs, and
consideration for Section 504 Accommodation Plans or IEPs.
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Complete and file health records and medical information as needed.
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Document health information in the DoDEA-approved SIS.
*Note: DoD 1342.6-M (D) Administrative & Logistics Responsibilities for DoD
Dependent Schools requests sponsors make an appointment for a complete health
appraisal upon the first entry of a student into school for preschool, kindergarten, or
first grade.
F-2 Immunizations
F-2-1
Immunization Screening
Students who enroll in DoDEA schools must meet specific immunization
requirements prior to enrollment. Sponsors/parents/guardians must provide official
proof of their dependent’s immunization status to school officials at the time of initial
registration. A copy of the dependent’s complete immunization record may be accepted
in lieu of DoDEA School Health Form H-2-1. All accepted documents should contain the
signature and/or stamp of the health care provider who either administered the
vaccinations or reviewed the information. Acceptable forms of official proof of
immunization status may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Yellow international immunization records
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State agency-generated immunization certificates
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School-generated immunization certificates, and
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Primary care manager/provider, clinic, or hospital-generated immunization
records
DoDEA recognizes the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military
Children. In July 2010, DoDEA amended procedures to be current with the Compact.
The Compact’s language reads as follows for students who are transferring to a new
location: “Compacting states shall give 30 calendar days from the date of enrollment
for required immunizations. For a series of immunizations, initial immunizations must