South Carolina school immunization requirements are established under SC Code §44-29-180, administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The official documentation is a signed immunization record that meets SC DHEC requirements. Here is every form, what it must show, and how to get it ready in time.
Last verified: September 8, 2026
Under SC Code §44-29-180, every child enrolling in South Carolina schools must present a valid Certificate of Immunization from a licensed healthcare provider or the SC DHEC. The certificate must show all required doses with dates administered.
Required vaccines for South Carolina school enrollment:
Note on Hepatitis A: South Carolina does not currently require Hepatitis A vaccination as a condition of school enrollment at the K–12 level. Always verify the current year's requirements directly with the SC DHEC — School Immunization Requirements page, as requirements may change.
South Carolina maintains SIMON (South Carolina Immunization Record), the state's immunization information system. Healthcare providers and SC DHEC clinics report doses to SIMON. If your child has received vaccinations from South Carolina providers, their record may already be in SIMON.
To access your child's SIMON record:
Moving to South Carolina from another state? Out-of-state immunization records do not automatically transfer to SIMON. Bring a complete signed paper immunization record from your former provider to your child's first South Carolina provider visit. Your new provider will document prior doses in SIMON at that appointment.
Source: SC DHEC — South Carolina Immunization Registry (SIMON), accessed Aug 30, 2026
South Carolina requires two vaccines specifically for entry into 7th grade — both are common points where families discover documentation gaps during the back-to-school rush:
If your child hasn't had these vaccines, schedule with your pediatrician well before the start of the school year. Your doctor can advise on whether the doses are already on record and whether any catch-up doses are needed — always confirm scheduling with your child's provider.
Source: SC DHEC — School Immunization Requirements; SC Code §44-29-180, accessed Aug 30, 2026
Ask your pediatrician or local SC DHEC clinic to pull your child's SIMON record. Verify all required doses are present — especially the 7th grade Tdap and MenACWY if your child is entering middle school.
Have your physician or SC DHEC clinic complete the official immunization certificate. Keep a copy — you'll need it for future enrollment, sports physicals, and childcare registration.
If the record shows missing doses, your pediatrician can advise on a catch-up schedule. South Carolina allows a 30-day provisional enrollment period while catch-up vaccinations are in progress — contact your school health office for the current policy.
SC Code §44-29-180 requires documentation on file before enrollment. Contact your school's health office to confirm submission requirements — your district may have specific forms or digital submission options.
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South Carolina recognizes medical and religious exemptions from school immunization requirements under SC Code §44-29-180. Medical exemptions require documentation from a licensed physician. Religious exemptions require a written statement. For exemption forms and the official process, contact the SC DHEC — Immunization Program.
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