Florida schools require a specific state form documenting immunization history before a student can enroll. This page covers the exact document Florida law requires, how to obtain it, how to access Florida SHOTS if records are incomplete, and what the temporary exemption process looks like for families still gathering records.
Last verified: September 6, 2026
Under Florida Statute §1003.22, no student may be admitted to a Florida public or private school without proof of required immunizations on file. Florida uses a single official form for this purpose: the DH 680, formally titled the Florida Certification of Immunization.
(Source: floridahealth.gov — School Immunizations, accessed September 6, 2026)
The Florida Department of Health publishes the specific immunization schedule for school entry, which varies by grade level. The official schedule is available at:
Florida Department of Health — School Immunization Requirements →
(Source: floridahealth.gov, accessed September 6, 2026)
Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System) is Florida's immunization information system. Healthcare providers across the state submit dose records to Florida SHOTS. Parents can request access to their child's Florida SHOTS record through their county health department or through a participating healthcare provider. A Florida SHOTS printout can be used to verify what's already on record before requesting the DH 680.
(Source: floridahealth.gov — Florida SHOTS, accessed September 6, 2026)
Once you've confirmed the immunization history is complete, ask your child's healthcare provider to complete and sign the DH 680. The county health department can also complete the form. Blank DH 680 forms are available from the Florida Department of Health and from county health departments statewide.
Out-of-state immunization records do not substitute for the DH 680. If you have records from another state, bring them to a Florida-licensed provider or your county health department. They will review the records, verify dose dates against Florida's requirements, and issue a completed DH 680 for school submission.
Florida schools require the DH 680 at the time of enrollment. The school retains the form on file. Bring a photocopy for your own records — the original stays with the school, and you will need a new one if your child transfers.
Florida Statute §1003.22 provides a temporary exemption from immunization requirements for students who are in the process of obtaining records at the time of enrollment. The exemption is time-limited and requires the family to be actively pursuing the missing documentation.
(Source: floridahealth.gov — School Immunizations, accessed September 6, 2026)
Florida school enrollment typically opens in late spring. Arranging the DH 680 before the first day avoids the temporary exemption process entirely and ensures the school file is complete from day one.
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Start your family's record — freeFlorida recognizes two types of exemptions from school immunization requirements: medical exemptions and religious exemptions. Governing statute: Florida Statute §1003.22.
Medical exemptions require a signed statement from a licensed Florida physician. Religious exemptions require a written statement from the parent or guardian. The official exemption process and required documentation are described by the Florida Department of Health:
Florida Department of Health — School Immunization Exemptions →