Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 261 - Immunization Requirements for School Children (a joint rule with the Department of Education, Ch. 126)
- Section 144-261-1 - DEFINITIONS
- Section 144-261-2 - IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED
- Section 144-261-3 - EXCEPTIONS
- Section 144-261-4 - CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION; EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY
- Section 144-261-5 - IMMUNIZATION DOSAGE
- Section 144-261-6 - EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL
- Section 144-261-7 - RECORDS AND RECORD-KEEPING
- Section 144-261-8 - REQUIRED REPORTS
SUMMARY: This rule is issued jointly by the Commissioner of Education and the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, within the Department of Health and Human Services, to implement the provisions within ( 20-A MRS §§6352 - 6358 ). It prescribes the dosage for required immunizations for children enrolled and/or attending elementary and secondary schools and defines record-keeping and reporting requirements for school officials. For the purpose of complying with this rule, "licensed" physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants means licensed by the State of Maine.
NOTICE
The Maine State Legislature has designated rules specifying diseases for which immunization is required as major substantive ( 20-A MRS §6358(1)) .
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 20-A M.R.S. §§ 6352 - 6359
