COLUMBIA, Maury County Public Schools is reminding parents that all students entering seventh grade must have an official Tennessee Certificate of Immunization on file before the school year begins.
The state vaccination requirement is not new, but it bears repeating as families prepare for the upcoming academic year. Students cannot be enrolled in seventh grade without proof of required immunizations, which typically include vaccinations against diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, and others as outlined by the Tennessee Department of Health.
Parents who have not yet obtained their child's immunization certificate should act promptly. The certificate must be completed by a qualified healthcare provider and presented to the school before enrollment is finalized. Families can request their records from their primary care physician or local health department if they have questions about which vaccinations their child may need.
School administrators typically begin processing enrollment paperwork in late summer, so families should plan to have documentation in hand by mid-to-late July. Missing this deadline can delay a student's enrollment and registration at their assigned middle school. More information about immunization requirements can be obtained directly from Maury County Schools or the Tennessee Department of Health.