DAR File No. 37806
This notice was published in the July 15, 2013, issue (Vol. 2013, No. 14) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Health, Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization
Rule R396-100
Immunization Rule for Students
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 37806
Filed: 06/28/2013 01:56:43 PM
NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION
Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:
This rule is authorized by Section 53A-11-303 directing the Department to adopt rules and enforce immunizations standards for entry into public, private, or parochial schools through grade 12, licensed day care center, child care facility, family care home or Head Start program unless exempted for personal, medical, or religious objections.
Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:
The rule was last updated and changes enacted in 2007 to address the addition of seventh grade school entry requirements. Since the modifications to the rule have been enacted, the Department has not received comments indicating a need to revise this rule further at this time.
Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:
One of the important reasons for requiring school vaccinations is to ensure that children and adults in school and day care group environments are protected from vaccine preventable diseases. All states have school immunization requirements and they are a highly effective public health measure in ensuring against vaccine preventable diseases. The rule also allows the option for those with a philosophical, religious, or medical reason to obtain an exemption from the requirement. Therefore, this rule should be continued.
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
HealthDisease Control and Prevention, Immunization
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Linda Abel at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9450, by FAX at 801-538-9440, or by Internet E-mail at label@utah.gov
Authorized by:
David Patton, Executive Director
Effective:
06/28/2013
Additional Information
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2013/b20130715.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Linda Abel at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9450, by FAX at 801-538-9440, or by Internet E-mail at label@utah.gov.