Nebraska's school enrollment requires proof of immunization under state law — including a Hepatitis A requirement that many other states don't have. Here's what Nebraska requires, how to get records through NESIIS, and how to make the handoff work from your first week in Omaha, Lincoln, or Grand Island.
Last verified: September 3, 2026
Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-221 requires proof of immunization for school entry. Your child's new Nebraska school will ask for an immunization certificate showing dated dose records for DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Hepatitis A (kindergarten) — plus Tdap and MenACWY at 7th grade.
Nebraska requires 2 doses of Hepatitis A for kindergarten entry. If your child's previous state didn't require Hep A, this may be a new documentation need. The 2-dose series requires a minimum of 6 months between doses, so plan ahead if your child hasn't started the series. Ask your current provider to begin it before the move if possible.
Source: Nebraska DHHS — School and Child Care Immunization Requirements, accessed September 3, 2026
Your new Nebraska school will request cumulative records from your child's former district. Nebraska law requires schools to maintain and transfer student records upon request. The timeline varies — some states send records within a week, others take up to a month. Keep your own copies of immunization records, report cards, and any special education documentation to avoid waiting.
If you don't have a complete paper vaccine record, your first call should be to your child's former pediatrician. Once you have a new Nebraska provider, they can enter out-of-state doses into NESIIS (Nebraska State Immunization Information System) so the record is available to the school electronically.
For doses administered in your previous state, contact that state's immunization registry for a printout. Most states will provide one for free. Your new Nebraska provider can then verify and incorporate those doses into your child's NESIIS profile.
Source: Nebraska DHHS — NESIIS, accessed September 3, 2026
When you establish care with a new Nebraska pediatrician, bring:
Your new Nebraska provider will enter their records into NESIIS going forward. Any out-of-state doses can be added retroactively — bring dated documentation.
Omaha Public Schools (OPS) — Nebraska's largest district processes enrollment at individual school offices or through the OPS Enrollment Center. Bring your immunization certificate, proof of address, and birth certificate. OPS follows the state's 60-day provisional enrollment review cycle.
Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) — LPS requires immunization documentation at registration. The Student Services department handles transfers and can help families locate local providers if needed.
Grand Island Public Schools — Grand Island has a significant multilingual community. The enrollment office can assist with record translation and connect families with interpreters during the registration process.
Request a complete medical record summary from every current provider. Ask specifically for a signed immunization history. If your child hasn't started the Hepatitis A series and is approaching kindergarten age, ask your current provider to begin it before the move — it takes 6 months to complete.
Enroll in the new school and bring your immunization records. Ask the school to request cumulative records from the former district. If immunization records are incomplete, Nebraska allows provisional enrollment while the series is being completed — the school reviews compliance at 60-day intervals.
Your new Nebraska pediatrician will review your child's existing records, enter doses into NESIIS, and provide the immunization certificate the school needs. Schedule this appointment early — it's the step that usually takes the longest.
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