Health Services

Iowa Department of Public Education

Health Requirements to Attend School

Immunization Requirements

Iowa law requires all students to show proof of adequate immunization prior to attending school.

• State of Iowa Requirements Chart

• By Grade Immunization Requirements Chart

Illness Information 

General Illness Guidance

We follow IDPH guidance: Common Child Illnesses and Exclusion Criteria for Education. This document outlines each type of illness, when to stay home, and when to return.  

Students with symptoms of illness should remain home and consider seeking a medical evaluation for the following conditions:

• Fever (100.0 and above) - must remain out of school until fever free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.

• Vomiting and diarrhea - must remain out of school until at least 24 hours after the last episode.

• Skin eruptions or suspicious rash- may return after medical treatment/if able to cover the area with bandages.

• Contagious diseases - may return per doctor's note or after antibiotic use for 24 hours.

• General symptoms' illness - remain out until symptoms resolve.