Michigan requires proof of immunization for school attendance and has a unique waiver process that requires an education session. Here's every requirement, the MCIR registry, and the state rules — all cited to official Michigan sources.
Last verified: August 26, 2026
Michigan law (MCL §333.9215) requires proof of immunization for all children attending school — public, private, and parochial. Records must be on file before the first day of school or within the first day of attendance.
Required vaccines for school entry:
7th grade additional requirements:
Michigan schools conduct required screenings under the Michigan Public Health Code. These are done at school by trained staff or contracted providers:
Michigan does not require a comprehensive physical exam for general school entry at the state level. However, many districts request or recommend one for kindergarten. Sports participation requires a separate physical (MHSAA Health Questionnaire).
(Source: MDHHS; MCL §380.1177, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
Michigan's nonmedical waiver process is different from most states. If a parent chooses not to vaccinate for religious or philosophical reasons, they must:
The waiver form must be certified by the local health department — a parent cannot simply sign a form at school. This extra step was implemented in 2015 to ensure parents make an informed decision.
(Source: MDHHS — Immunization Program; MCL §333.9215, accessed Aug 26, 2026)
Visit the MCIR public portal or contact your local health department to pull your child's record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry. This shows exactly what vaccines are documented.
Bring your MCIR printout and any district-specific forms. Your provider can administer missing vaccines and prepare the immunization record for school. Book early — July and August appointments fill up fast.
While Michigan doesn't mandate it statewide, many districts request one. Call the school office and ask what forms they need beyond the immunization record.
Michigan requires immunization records on file at or before school entry. Turn in everything to the school office and keep copies for your own files.
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Michigan recognizes medical exemptions and nonmedical waivers (religious and philosophical). Nonmedical waivers require a certified education session at the local health department before the waiver form can be signed.
Governing statute: MCL §333.9215.
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