Idaho requires an immunization record signed by a physician or licensed health care professional for every child attending public, private, or parochial school under Idaho Code §39-4801. Idaho also has a unique 12th-grade meningococcal booster requirement. Here is every requirement, where to get the forms, and the deadlines.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
Under Idaho Code §39-4801, every child must provide an immunization record signed by a physician, physician's representative, or licensed health care professional upon admission to any Idaho school.
Required immunizations for all Idaho students (K–12):
Additional for 7th-grade entry:
Additional for 12th-grade entry:
Idaho does not require a physical exam for school entry at the state level. However, individual school districts may require health screenings, and a physical exam is required for students participating in Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) sports.
Even without a state mandate, the well-child visit where your pediatrician reviews immunizations is the ideal time to address health concerns and ensure your child's records are complete.
Ask your pediatrician to check Idaho IRIS for completeness. Identify any missing doses — especially Hepatitis A (which some states don't require) and the 12th-grade MenACWY booster.
Idaho requires the immunization record to be signed by a physician, physician's representative, or licensed health care professional. Schedule a well-child visit to complete any catch-up doses and obtain the signed record.
Idaho law requires the immunization record on file upon admission. Students not meeting requirements will be excluded by school authorities until in compliance. Idaho allows provisional enrollment for students in the process of completing immunizations.
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Idaho recognizes medical exemptions and religious or other grounds exemptions from school immunization requirements under Idaho Code §39-4801(5)–(6). A medical exemption requires a physician's signed certificate. A religious or other grounds exemption requires a signed statement from the parent or guardian submitted to school officials.
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