Oregon requires a current Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) under ORS 433.267 before your child can attend school. Oregon also requires Hepatitis A vaccination for school entry — a requirement not shared by all states. Oregon schools typically start after Labor Day, giving families slightly more runway than early-start states. Here's what Oregon requires, how to transfer records, and how to hit the ground running at enrollment.
Last verified: September 8, 2026
ORS 433.267 requires a current Certificate of Immunization Status for school entry. No child may attend without a CIS or an approved exemption on file.
What Oregon does NOT require at the state level: Oregon does not mandate a physician-signed physical examination form for general K–12 enrollment. Individual districts and schools may request additional documentation — confirm with your specific school.
When you enroll at a new Oregon school, the receiving school requests records from your former district. Interstate transfers can take several weeks. Oregon's post-Labor Day start date gives families more time than early-start states, but don't wait on the transfer — keep complete copies of all records yourself so enrollment doesn't depend on the transfer timeline.
Source: ORS 433.267; Oregon Health Authority — Immunizations, accessed Aug 31, 2026
ALERT IIS (Alert Immunization Information System of Oregon) records doses administered by participating providers across Oregon. If your child received any vaccines in Oregon previously, those doses may be in ALERT IIS. Your new Oregon pediatrician can access ALERT IIS and print your child's record. You can also contact your OHA county health department for a printout.
For doses given in your previous state: Out-of-state records do not automatically transfer to ALERT IIS. Bring a signed immunization record from your former pediatrician. Your new Oregon provider will enter prior documented doses into ALERT IIS at your child's first visit, then complete the CIS.
Note on Hepatitis A: If your child's previous state did not require Hep A for school, your child may only have 1 dose or none on record. Oregon requires 2 doses for Kindergarten entry. Confirm with your new pediatrician at the first visit.
(Source: OHA — ALERT IIS Registry, accessed Aug 31, 2026)
Your new Oregon pediatrician will need your child's complete medical history to continue care. Bring:
Oregon's post-Labor Day school start gives you more buffer than most states, but pediatrician appointment availability in late August can be tight — families moving for the school year tend to book in waves. Schedule the first visit as early as possible after your move.
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Oregon recognizes medical exemptions and — under certain conditions — non-medical exemptions under ORS 433.267. Non-medical exemptions require completion of an OHA-approved online education module. For current forms and the official exemption process, contact the Oregon Health Authority.
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