The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.210.150 which requires the superintendent of public instruction to "provide procedures for schools to quickly verify the immunization of records of students transferring from one school to another before the immunization records are received."

The purpose of this chapter is to implement RCW 28A.210.150 and provide for quick verification of immunization records of students transferring from one school to another before the immunization records are received.

This chapter is intended to supplement rules of the state board of education in chapter 180-38 WAC. Definitions within chapter 180-38 WAC are incorporated herein by reference.

In the event the records of a student transferring from one school to another have not been received before or on the student's first day of attendance at the new school, the chief administrator or administrator's designee of the new school shall attempt to verify the immunization status of the student prior to excluding such student pursuant to the provision of chapter 180-38 WAC. Such verification of full immunization, commencement of a schedule of immunization, or a statement of exemption may rely upon telephonic or electronic communication with the chief administrator or other appropriate official at the previous school that indicates which of the specifically required vaccines the student has received and the month and year in which they were administered.