Indiana Code
Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program
12-17.2-3.5-11.1. Immunizations

Sec. 11.1. (a) After December 31, 2002, a provider shall maintain and annually update documentation provided by the physician of each child who is cared for in a facility where the provider operates a child care program that the child has received complete age appropriate immunizations, including:
(1) conjugated pneumococcal vaccine; and
(2) varicella vaccine or a demonstrated immunity to varicella.
The state department of health shall determine for each age level the immunizations that constitute complete age appropriate immunizations.
(b) A provider meets the requirement of subsection (a) if:
(1) a child's parent:
(A) objects to immunizations for religious reasons; and
(B) provides documentation of the parent's objection;
(2) the child's physician provides documentation of a medical reason the child should not be immunized; or
(3) the child's physician provides documentation that the child is currently in the process of receiving complete age appropriate immunizations;
and the provider maintains and annually updates the documentation provided by the parent or physician under this subsection.
As added by P.L.121-2002, SEC.1 and P.L.131-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.18-2003, SEC.21.

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