Arkansas requires an immunization record under Ark. Code §6-18-702 before your child can attend school. When you move in, you'll need to get those records transferred to WebIZ (Arkansas's statewide immunization registry), obtain the required certificate from a licensed Arkansas provider, and confirm your child meets current Arkansas requirements — which include several screenings not all other states mandate. Here's what you need, where to get it, and how to avoid the most common enrollment delays.
Last verified: September 1, 2026
Ark. Code §6-18-702 requires that every child enrolling in an Arkansas school submit an immunization record showing current compliance with the state's required vaccine schedule. A licensed Arkansas healthcare provider must sign off on the record.
The most common pitfall for families moving from other states: Hepatitis A. Arkansas requires 2 Hep A doses for kindergarten through grade 5 entry. Many states (including Texas and Georgia) do not require Hep A for school, so children transferring in may have only 1 or 0 doses on record. See your new Arkansas pediatrician before attempting enrollment.
Sources: Arkansas Department of Health — School Immunization Requirements, accessed Sep 1, 2026; Ark. Code §6-18-702
WebIZ is Arkansas's statewide immunization information system, managed by the Arkansas Department of Health. If your child received vaccines in Arkansas previously, those doses may already be in WebIZ. Your new Arkansas pediatrician can query the registry and add missing records received from your prior state.
To get out-of-state vaccine records into WebIZ, bring your child's complete immunization records to the first appointment with a new Arkansas provider. The provider can verify doses and enter them into WebIZ. You can also contact your local Arkansas county health unit for walk-in immunization services if needed.
Source: Arkansas Department of Health — WebIZ Immunization Registry, accessed Sep 1, 2026
When you enroll at a new Arkansas school, the receiving school typically requests records from your former district. Under Ark. Code §6-18-702(b), Arkansas schools may allow conditional enrollment for up to 30 days while immunization paperwork is completed. However, the school may require you to show proof that an appointment is scheduled. Interstate transfers can take several weeks — carry complete copies of all records in your possession.
Arkansas has more than 230 public school districts. The largest serve the cities where most relocating families settle:
Check your specific district's website for current enrollment periods, required documentation list, and deadline for completing health forms after conditional enrollment.
Under Arkansas Act 1220 (codified in education and health law), most Arkansas schools conduct annual BMI screening and provide results to parents. This is a reporting requirement for schools — it does not require any action by parents at enrollment, but you may receive a BMI report card from the school nurse. Ask your child's pediatrician about any questions raised by screening results.
Under Ark. Code §6-18-1501, Arkansas schools perform vision and hearing screenings at specific grade levels. If your child has existing screening documentation from their prior state, bring it — schools may use it or may conduct their own screening.
Arkansas requires schools to provide dental health education; some districts also conduct oral health screenings at kindergarten entry. Check with your school nurse whether a dental form is required at enrollment in your specific district.
Arkansas's major health systems that include pediatric services:
Your new pediatrician is the right starting point for obtaining a signed Arkansas Certificate of Immunization, getting WebIZ records updated, and identifying any vaccine gaps your child needs to address before the school deadline.
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Arkansas recognizes three types of exemptions from school immunization requirements under Ark. Code §6-18-702: medical, religious, and philosophical. The exemption types, governing statute, and process are listed at the Arkansas Department of Health. Exemption eligibility is not determined by this guide — consult ADH or your district for the current process.
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