Arkansas requires a Certificate of Immunization for every child enrolling in public or private school under Ark. Code Ann. §6-18-702. Arkansas offers three exemption types — medical, religious, and philosophical — but the documentation requirements are specific. Here is exactly what Arkansas schools require, how to access your records through WebIZ, and what to do if anything is missing.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
These grade-7 requirements are separate from the childhood series. A student who completed all kindergarten requirements still needs Tdap and MenACWY documented before the first day of 7th grade.
Arkansas WebIZ is the statewide immunization information system maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health. Most Arkansas healthcare providers report administered vaccines to WebIZ.
Your child's pediatrician has direct access to WebIZ and can print an official Certificate of Immunization at any visit. This is the fastest route for most families.
The Arkansas Department of Health local health units can access WebIZ and provide an official immunization certificate. Every Arkansas county has a local health unit — find yours on the ADH website.
If your child received vaccines outside Arkansas, those doses may not appear in WebIZ. Bring out-of-state records to an Arkansas provider to have them entered into the registry.
If your child is missing required doses, Arkansas allows conditional enrollment — the child can attend school temporarily while completing a documented catch-up schedule. The school nurse will coordinate with your pediatrician to set a compliance timeline. If the schedule is not followed, the school may exclude the child until requirements are met.
Common gaps for Arkansas families:
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Arkansas recognizes three exemption types from school immunization requirements under Ark. Code Ann. §6-18-702:
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