Section 246-105-090 - Implementation(1) The department shall develop and distribute implementation guidelines for schools and child care centers that: (a) Meet the requirement of WAC 246-105-040(2); and(b) Reflect national immunization guidelines for children who did not receive required immunizations prior to entry into kindergarten or first grade, and for whom a full series of immunizations is not recommended.(2) The department may develop school implementation guidelines that waive or modify immunization requirements when a phasing-in period is warranted for a new immunization mandate, when there is limited availability of a required immunizing agent, or when new information about the safety or efficacy of an immunizing agent prompts a reevaluation of an existing vaccination requirement. Any waiver or modification must: (a) Reflect the best available medical research as indicated by the ACIP or the state health officer recommendation;(b) Identify a specific vaccine-preventable disease or immunizing agent;(c) Identify a specific cohort of children by age or grade level;(d) Be limited in duration; and(e) Be approved by the board.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-105-090
Amended by WSR 19-21-161, Filed 10/22/2019, effective 8/1/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.210.140. 09-02-003, § 246-105-090, filed 12/26/08, effective 1/26/09.