Evidence of Immunization

As required by Montana state law, any student born after December 31, 1956 must show proof of immunization that was administered after December 31, 1967 BEFORE they will be permitted to register in six (6) credits or more. The immunization dates must be after the age of one year. Requirements include proof of two (2) doses of immunization against measles given at least thirty (30) days apart and one (1) proof of Rubella immunization. Immunizations administered after June 11, 1993 must be a measles/mumps/rubella (MMR). The record must be signed by a physician, health agency, or school official. The date (day/month/year) of the immunizations must be included.

Medical Exemption - a person qualifies for a medical exemption when he/she files a bona fide statement signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine within the United States verifying that the physical condition of the person seeking to attend school makes the required immunization unsafe and indicating the specific nature and probable duration of the condition. The exemption shall not extend beyond the period of the condition which contraindicates immunization.

Religious exemption - A person qualifies for a religious exemption when the person files a notarized affidavit on a form approved by the Montana Department of Health that immunization is contrary to the religious tenets and practices of the signer.

Foreign Student

All foreign students, except those qualifying for an exemption, must show a physician-validated immunization record for measles (double vaccination), rubella, diptheria, tetanus, and skin testing for tuberculosis.

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