Plymouth-Canton Community School District has a FIRST DAY EXCLUSION POLICY. Your child must have an updated immunization record on file in the school office OR a signed immunization waiver from parent on file in the school office BEFORE the start of school. Please note that immunization waivers are available ONLY through the Wayne County Health Department/Immunization Department: 734-727-7125.

All immunizations must be up to date and on file in the school office prior to the first day of school in accordance with the Michigan state law.  This includes developmental kindergarten, special education, alternative education, virtual education, and remote learning.

Your child will not be able to start school if any one of those documents is not on file in the school office. Contact your child’s medical provider immediately to arrange for any needed immunizations. When the immunizations are given, bring in the updated immunization record to the school office.

Students entering Kindergarten

• You will need to provide a copy of your student's State of Michigan Immunization Record.  To request a copy of your child's official immunization records, follow this link: https://mcir.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RequestCopyChildDependent_5.7.2021.pdf
• How to read your child's official immunization record: https://mcir.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/How-to-Read-your-State-of-Michigan-Immunization-Record_10-27-2022.pdf
• The official State of Michigan Immunization Record is only available from your student's physician, health care provider or local health department.

General Immunization Requirements for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, new students to the district or students returning to the district are as follows:

• Vaccines Required for School Entry in MI

An Immunization Waiver is available ONLY through the Wayne County Health Department (WCHD).  Please see the instruction page linked below from MDHHS.

• Key Points Related to Claiming a Nonmedical Immunization Waiver for Children

Parents/guardians MUST following guidelines of the WCHD for an immunization waiver.   A medical waiver must be obtained from your child's medical provider. 

• A physician signed waiver that indicates that the required immunizations could not be given because of medical contraindications.
• A child who has been exempted from a vaccination is considered susceptible to the disease or diseases for which the vaccination offers protection. The child may be subject to exclusion from school, if the local and/or state public health authority advises exclusion as a disease control measure. (State of Michigan Department of Community Health)
• Non Medical Waivers are available ONLY through the WCHD.

Information regarding the changes pertaining to the immunization waiver guideline effective January 1, 2015.