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The entrance requirements for school entry include several forms that become a part of the Student's Health Folder.

Health Forms Required For School Entrance:

Physical Examination

Immunization Form

Florida Statute 1003.22 requires that each child initially entering a public or private school in the state present documentation of a physical examination performed within one year prior to enrollment (registration date).  The health exam should contain evidence that indicates the examination of the body systems (heart, skin, respiratory, etc.) and functions; certify that the student has no contagious or communicable disease which would warrant the student's exclusion from school; and indicate any special conditions which would warrant special considerations for the student.

 

Physical examinations may be documented on:

  •    Form DH 3040 or equivalent which meets the above requirements and is signed by a medical doctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), chiropractor (CP), physician’s assistant (PA), or an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) and includes the printed or stamped name and address of the signatory. 

Physical examinations must:

  •  be within twelve (12) months prior to the initial entry into a Florida school
  •  show a full body systems check
    • heart
    • lungs
    • chest
    • abdomen
    • postural assessment
    • eyes/ears/nose throat etc.
  •  contain the doctor's signature and contact information
  •  be written in English

Not acceptable as proof of physical examination

  •  Appointment cards
  •  Prescription pad notes stating that a physical was given
  •  A bill showing payment for physical
  •   A doctor's slip showing height, weight and blood work

Certificate of Immunization  (680 Form) - All Florida doctors or staff at any of the Department of Health Immunization offices can transfer immunization records onto this form. This form should be obtained prior to school registration.  The Certificate of Immunization must include the provider's name, address and have a physician or authorized signature.  If the form is the 2-sided version, both sides must be presented to be valid.

The immunization requirements by grade level can be printed out by following the link below:

11/12 Immunization Flyer

11/12 Immunization Flyer - Russian

11/12 Immunization Flyer - Spanish

11/12 Immunization Flyer - Ukrainian

 

Sample 680 Form

CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule

 

Other non-health entry requirements


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Last updated: 02/16/12