Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 10-411
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Certificate of immunization as condition for admission to
Official statutory text
day care facility - Waiver.
A. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal
entity operating a day care center or day care home in this state
shall cause or permit a minor child two (2) months of age or older
to be admitted to such facility unless and until the parent,
guardian, or other related person of such child presents
certification from a licensed physician or authorized representative
of any state or local department of public health that such child
has received or will receive immunization at the medically
appropriate time against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus
influenzae type B (HIB), measles (rubeola), rubella, hepatitis A,
varicella, and poliomyelitis; or presents such certification that
the child is likely to be immune as a result of the disease.
Provided, however, that in the event the parent, guardian, or other
person presenting a child for admission to a day care center or day
care home certifies in writing that a family emergency exists, the
requirement imposed by this section may be waived for a period not
to exceed thirty (30) days. Such certification shall be made prior
to the provision of care. No such waiver shall be knowingly
permitted more than once for any child.
B. The State Board of Health, by rule, may alter the list of
immunizations required under this section after notice and hearing.
Any change in the list of immunizations required shall be submitted
to the next regular session of the Legislature and such change shall
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remain in force and effect unless and until a concurrent resolution
of disapproval is passed. Hearings shall be conducted by the State
Board of Health, or such officer, agents or employees as the State
Board of Health may designate for that purpose. The State Board of
Health shall give appropriate notice of the proposed change in the
list of immunizations required and of the time and place for
hearing. The change shall become effective on a date fixed by the
State Board of Health. Any change in the list of immunizations
required may be amended or repealed in the same manner as provided
for its adoption. Proceedings pursuant to this subsection shall be
governed by the Administrative Procedures Act.
A. No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal
entity operating a day care center or day care home in this state
shall cause or permit a minor child two (2) months of age or older
to be admitted to such facility unless and until the parent,
guardian, or other related person of such child presents
certification from a licensed physician or authorized representative
of any state or local department of public health that such child
has received or will receive immunization at the medically
appropriate time against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, haemophilus
influenzae type B (HIB), measles (rubeola), rubella, hepatitis A,
varicella, and poliomyelitis; or presents such certification that
the child is likely to be immune as a result of the disease.
Provided, however, that in the event the parent, guardian, or other
person presenting a child for admission to a day care center or day
care home certifies in writing that a family emergency exists, the
requirement imposed by this section may be waived for a period not
to exceed thirty (30) days. Such certification shall be made prior
to the provision of care. No such waiver shall be knowingly
permitted more than once for any child.
B. The State Board of Health, by rule, may alter the list of
immunizations required under this section after notice and hearing.
Any change in the list of immunizations required shall be submitted
to the next regular session of the Legislature and such change shall
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remain in force and effect unless and until a concurrent resolution
of disapproval is passed. Hearings shall be conducted by the State
Board of Health, or such officer, agents or employees as the State
Board of Health may designate for that purpose. The State Board of
Health shall give appropriate notice of the proposed change in the
list of immunizations required and of the time and place for
hearing. The change shall become effective on a date fixed by the
State Board of Health. Any change in the list of immunizations
required may be amended or repealed in the same manner as provided
for its adoption. Proceedings pursuant to this subsection shall be
governed by the Administrative Procedures Act.
Status: repealed · Read it on the official government site
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