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MCPS gives families a 20-day immunization compliance window

MCPS students in kindergarten, grades 7 and 9, and students new to the district must provide vaccination proof or have an appointment scheduled within 20 calendar days of their first school day to remain in school.

What families can doCheck the student's record now. If a required vaccination is missing, submit proof or schedule an appointment within the district's 20-calendar-day window.

The facts

  • MCPS directs families in the affected grades and students new to the district to compare medical records with their pediatrician.
  • Montgomery County offers free vaccination clinics for school-aged children who need a required shot.

What to watch

Watch for the next official district record or board update.

What we checked

  • MCPS immunization notice

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