Challenge the School Nurse | National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN)

Challenge the School Nurse

May 2025

A student or family who is not residing in their own domicile and is considered homeless presents at school for enrollment. What is the most appropriate response to their statement that they do not have documentation of immunizations?

1. If your child has at least one of each of the required series, they may be enrolled.

2. Your child will be allowed immediate entry and we will refer you to get catch-up vaccines.

3. Your child cannot start unless you provide documentation of immunizations.

4. Since you are homeless, you do not need to have immunizations.

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